util/ntp-keygen.c in ntp-keygen in NTP before 4.2.7p230 uses a weak RNG seed, which makes…
Priority MEDIUM 47Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 22 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.12978 96th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Partial Red Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 22 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 4.2.7 | Vulnerable | NTP Project |
- cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 4.2.7 Vulnerable ·NTP Project
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2015:0104 Released 2015-01-28 · Red Hat rating Importantntp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Compute Node Optional EUS (v. 6.5) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5, ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.5) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.5) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.5) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5, ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-2.el6_5
- RHSA-2014:2024 Released 2014-12-20 · Red Hat rating Importantntp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) ntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, sntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) ntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, sntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) ntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, sntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) ntp-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) ntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntpdate-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-2.el6_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) ntp-doc-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, ntp-perl-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0, sntp-4.2.6p5-19.el7_0
- RHSA-2014:2025 Released 2014-12-20 · Red Hat rating Importantntp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) ntp-4.2.2p1-18.el5_11, ntp-4.2.2p1-18.el5_11.i386, ntp-4.2.2p1-18.el5_11.ia64 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) ntp-4.2.2p1-18.el5_11, ntp-4.2.2p1-18.el5_11.i386
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Compute Node Optional EUS (v. 6.5) | Fixed | RHSA-2015:0104 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2025 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.5) | Fixed | RHSA-2015:0104 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.5) | Fixed | RHSA-2015:0104 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.5) | Fixed | RHSA-2015:0104 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:2024 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2014-9294
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5385-7g23-qh96
References
Advisory 10
Other 8
- http://bugs.ntp.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2666
- https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04790232
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10103
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0541.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1176035
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04916783
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/1047-security-advisory-8
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Sources
- CVE-2014-9294 · CVE Program
- CVE-2014-9294 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5385-7g23-qh96 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2014-9294 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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