CVE-2014-9295
HIGHEPSS 100th pctlDescription
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to (1) the crypto_recv function when the Autokey Authentication feature is used, (2) the ctl_putdata function, and (3) the configure function.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
References
- advisories.mageia.org
- bugs.ntp.org
- bugs.ntp.org
- bugs.ntp.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- marc.info
- marc.info
- marc.info
- marc.info
- rhn.redhat.com
- rhn.redhat.com
- secunia.com
- mandriva.com
- oracle.com
- securityfocus.com
- www1.huawei.com
- bugzilla.redhat.com
- h20564.www2.hpe.com
- h20564.www2.hpe.com
- help.ecostruxureit.com
- kc.mcafee.com
- tools.cisco.com
- arista.com
Related Vulnerabilities
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| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-4966 | Critical | 9.4 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2017-11882 | High | 7.8 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2020-0796 | Critical | 10.0 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2008-4250 | Critical | 9.8 | 99% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2017-15944 | Critical | 9.8 | 98% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2015-0014 | High | 10.0 | 97% | - | - |
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-05-06.