CVE-2014-9294 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak random number seeding in NTP key generation allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protections via brute-force attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-9294?
CVE-2014-9294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ntp Ntp, published on 20 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
util/ntp-keygen.c in ntp-keygen in NTP before 4.2.7p230 uses a weak RNG seed, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a brute-force attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9294?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ntp Ntp.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9294?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-9294 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9294 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ntp Ntp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-9294, GHSA-5385-7g23-qh96, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-9294.