CVE-2015-1798

What it is

The symmetric-key feature in the receive function in ntp_proto.c in ntpd in NTP 4.x before 4.2.8p2 requires a correct MAC only if the MAC field has a nonzero length, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof packets by omitting the MAC.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

2.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2015-04-08 10:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:23 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 1.8 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2015-04-08 10:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:23 UTC

Exploit probability

2.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-17

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Ntp ≤ 4.2.7p444

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 1.8

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Partial

Availability

None

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