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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.809780
Category:General
Title:NTP.org 'ntpd' Predictable Random Number Generator Weakness Brute Force Attack Vulnerability
Summary:NTP.org's reference implementation of NTP server, ntpd is prone to a brute force vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
NTP.org's reference implementation of NTP server, ntpd is prone to a brute force vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to use of a weak RNG
seed, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attack.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow remote
attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software/OS:
NTPd version prior to 4.2.7p230.

Solution:
Update to version 4.2.7p230 or later.

CVSS Score:
7.5

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2014-9294
BugTraq ID: 71762
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71762
CERT/CC vulnerability note: VU#852879
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/852879
Cisco Security Advisory: 20141222 Multiple Vulnerabilities in ntpd Affecting Cisco Products
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20141222-ntpd
HPdes Security Advisory: HPSBGN03277
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142590659431171&w=2
HPdes Security Advisory: HPSBOV03505
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144182594518755&w=2
HPdes Security Advisory: HPSBPV03266
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142469153211996&w=2
HPdes Security Advisory: HPSBUX03240
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142853370924302&w=2
HPdes Security Advisory: SSRT101872
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:003
https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/1047-security-advisory-8
RedHat Security Advisories: RHSA-2014:2025
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2025.html
RedHat Security Advisories: RHSA-2015:0104
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0104.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/62209
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