CVE-2024-38528

Unlimited number of NTS-KE connections can crash ntpd-rs server

Description

nptd-rs is a tool for synchronizing your computer's clock, implementing the NTP and NTS protocols. There is a missing limit for accepted NTS-KE connections. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash ntpd-rs when an NTS-KE server is configured. Non NTS-KE server configurations, such as the default ntpd-rs configuration, are unaffected. This vulnerability has been patched in version 1.1.3.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: pendulum-project ntpd-rs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pendulum-project/ntpd-rs/security/advisories/GHSA-2xpx-vcmq-5f72

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38528?
CVE-2024-38528 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38528?
To fix CVE-2024-38528, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-38528 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38528 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38528?
CVE-2024-38528 affects pendulum-project ntpd-rs.
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