Vulnerability Scanning Solutions, LLC.
Home
Our Process
Residential
Corporate
What We Scan For
Sample Report
Client List
Terms
Contact Us
What We Scan For
Family: General --> Category: infos

ntpd Incorrect Group Privileges Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for incorrect group privileges vulnerability in ntpd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

Synopsis :

The remote NTP server is affected by a privilege escalation issue.

Description :

According to its version number, the NTP (Network Time Protocol)
server installed on the remote host suffers from a flaw that may cause
it to run with the permissions of a privileged user if a group name
rather than a group id is specified on the commandline. As a result,
a possible hacker that manages to compromise the application through some
other means will gain elevated rights than what is expected.

See also :

https://ntp.isc.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=392

Solution :

Start ntpd with a group number or upgrade to NTP 4.2.1 or later.

Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:N/I:P/B:N)

Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.

VSS, LLC.

P.O. Box 827051

Pembroke Pines, FL 33082-7051

Vulnerability Scanning Solutions, LLC.