CVE-2026-102486
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CVE-2026-102486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in NTS extension field parsing in NTPsec ntpd 1.1.4 through 1.2.5 allows a remote attacker to crash the daemon via an NTS Authenticator and Encrypted Extension Fields (AEEF) field with an oversized nonce length.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds read in NTS extension field parsing in NTPsec ntpd 1.1.4 through 1.2.5 allows a remote attacker to crash the daemon via an NTS Authenticator and Encrypted Extension Fields (AEEF) field with an oversized nonce length.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| NTPsec | ntpsec | >= 1.1.4, < 1.2.6 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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