How severe is CVE-2014-9295?

CVE-2014-9295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9295?

CVE-2014-9295 affects Ntp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9295?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9295 published?

CVE-2014-9295 was published on 2014-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9295

CVE-2014-9295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ntp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ntp
Published: 2014-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to (1) the crypto_recv function when the Autokey Authentication feature is used, (2) the ctl_putdata function, and (3) the configure function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9295?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ntpd in NTP before 4.2.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to (1) the crypto_recv function when the Autokey Authentication feature is used, (2) the ctl_putdata function, and (3) the configure function.
How severe is CVE-2014-9295?: CVE-2014-9295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9295?: CVE-2014-9295 affects Ntp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9295 published?: CVE-2014-9295 was published on 2014-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ntp:ntp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

42.200.60.186 (ipv4-addr)
223.197.153.135 (ipv4-addr)