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CVE-2026-102484

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in ntpsec

NTPsec ntpsec
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CVSS
6.4Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.26%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 17% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in1.2.6Fixed versionCVE List
Published21 Oct 2026Updated 21 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the JJY refclock driver in NTPsec ntpd before 1.2.6 allows an attacker who controls the Telephone JJY time source to corrupt memory or crash ntpd via more than six time replies.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • ntpsecaffected: all versions before 1.2.6CVE List

References 2