ntpd in ntp before 4.2.8p14 and 4.3.x before 4.3.100 allows an off-path attacker to block unauthenticated synchronization via a server mode packet with a spoofed source IP address, because transmissions are rescheduled even when a packet lacks a valid origin timestamp.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 24 products from ntp, from redhat, from netapp and 21 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2020-04-17T04:15:10.987
2025-05-05T17:15:57.667
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | ntp | ntp | ≤ 4.2.7 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | < 4.3.100 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | ntp | ntp | 4.2.8 | Yes |
| Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux | 7.0 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | data_ontap | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | hci_management_node | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | solidfire | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | vasa_provider_for_clustered_data_ontap | ≥ 7.2 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | vasa_provider_for_clustered_data_ontap | ≥ 7.2 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | virtual_storage_console | ≥ 7.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netapp | clustered_data_ontap | - | Yes |
| Operating System | netapp | hci_storage_node_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | hci_storage_node | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | fabric-attached_storage_8300_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | fabric-attached_storage_8300 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | fabric-attached_storage_8700_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | fabric-attached_storage_8700 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | fabric-attached_storage_a400_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | fabric-attached_storage_a400 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | all_flash_fabric-attached_storage_8300_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | all_flash_fabric-attached_storage_8300 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | all_flash_fabric-attached_storage_8700_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | all_flash_fabric-attached_storage_8700 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | all_flash_fabric-attached_storage_a400_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | all_flash_fabric-attached_storage_a400 | - | No |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 8.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | opensuse | leap | 15.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | opensuse | leap | 15.2 | Yes |
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