CVE-2023-4012
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2023-4012 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ntpd will crash if the server is not NTS-enabled (no certificate) and it receives an NTS-enabled client request (mode 3).. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ntpd will crash if the server is not NTS-enabled (no certificate) and it receives an NTS-enabled client request (mode 3).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ntpsec | Ntpsec | 1.2.2 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1038422Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/NTPsec/ntpsec/-/issues/794Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1038422Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/NTPsec/ntpsec/-/issues/794Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4012?
ntpd will crash if the server is not NTS-enabled (no certificate) and it receives an NTS-enabled client request (mode 3).
How severe is CVE-2023-4012?
CVE-2023-4012 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4012?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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