Scientific Linux Security Update : ntp on SL5.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60587

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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. (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. (CVE-2009-0159)

After installing the update, the ntpd daemon will be restarted automatically.

Solution

Update the affected ntp package.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60587

File Name: sl_20090518_ntp_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

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

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