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CVE-2014-9751 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-9751: The read_network_packet function in ntp_io.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p1 on Linux and OS X does not properly determine whether a source IP address is an IPv6 loopback address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof restricted packets, and read or write to the runtime state, by lev

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-9751 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • ntp→ fixed in1:4.2.6.p5+dfsg-4urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ntp
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