Security Advisory

CVE-2014-9293

7.5

Vulnerability Description

The config_auth function in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.7p11, when an auth key is not configured, improperly generates a key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a brute-force attack.
Published Date December 20, 2014
Official Source NIST NVD Advisory