MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2009-1252

Stack-based buffer overflow in the crypto_recv function in ntp_crypto.c in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.4p7 and 4.2.5 before 4.2.5p74, when OpenSSL and autokey are enabled, allows remote attackers to execut...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the crypto_recv function in ntp_crypto.c in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.4p7 and 4.2.5 before 4.2.5p74, when OpenSSL and autokey are enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet containing an extension field.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NtpNtp4.2.4p0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-1252?

CVE-2009-1252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the crypto_recv function in ntp_crypto.c in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.4p7 and 4.2.5 before 4.2.5p74, when OpenSSL and autokey are enabled, allows remote attackers to execut...

How severe is CVE-2009-1252?

CVE-2009-1252 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1252?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ntp Ntp.