Detections
Analytics
Scientific Linux Security Update : ntp on SL4.x i386/x86_64
medium Nessus Plugin ID 60586
Language:
Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.Description
A buffer overflow flaw was discovered in the ntpd daemon's NTPv4 authentication code. If ntpd was configured to use public key cryptography for NTP packet authentication, a remote attacker could use this flaw to send a specially crafted request packet that could crash ntpd or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the 'ntp' user. (CVE-2009-1252)Note: NTP authentication is not enabled by default.
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the ntpq diagnostic command. A malicious, remote server could send a specially crafted reply to an ntpq request that could crash ntpq or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the ntpq command.
(CVE-2009-0159)
After installing the update, the ntpd daemon will be restarted automatically.
Solution
Update the affected ntp package.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 60586
File Name: sl_20090518_ntp_on_SL4_x.nasl
Version: 1.6
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu
Patch Publication Date: 5/18/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-0159, CVE-2009-1252
CWE: 119