CVE-2005-2496

CVE-2005-2496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dave Mills Ntpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The xntpd ntp (ntpd) daemon before 4.2.0b, when run with the -u option and using a string to specify the group, uses the group ID of the user instead of the group, which causes xntpd to run with different privileges than intended.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2496?
The xntpd ntp (ntpd) daemon before 4.2.0b, when run with the -u option and using a string to specify the group, uses the group ID of the user instead of the group, which causes xntpd to run with different privileges than intended.
How severe is CVE-2005-2496?
CVE-2005-2496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2496 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2496?
CVE-2005-2496 affects Dave Mills Ntpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2496?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2496 published?
CVE-2005-2496 was published on 2005-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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