CVE-2025-58066
Ntpd-rs NTS Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
nptd-rs is a tool for synchronizing your computer's clock, implementing the NTP and NTS protocols. In versions between 1.2.0 and 1.6.1 inclusive servers which allow non-NTS traffic are affected by a denial of service vulnerability, where an attacker can induce a message storm between two NTP servers running ntpd-rs. Client-only configurations are not affected. Affected users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.2 as soon as possible.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 29, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2025, 3:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Upgrade ntpd-rs to version 1.6.2.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-58066.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pendulum-project/ntpd-rs/commit/da37cf167736cbd4d7804b1ed7ceb572468298e0 | |
| https://github.com/pendulum-project/ntpd-rs/security/advisories/GHSA-4855-q42w-5vr4 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description nptd-rs is a tool for synchronizing your computer's clock, implementing the NTP and NTS protocols. In versions between 1.2.0 and 1.6.1 inclusive servers which allow non-NTS traffic are affected by a denial of service vulnerability, where an attacker can induce a message storm between two NTP servers running ntpd-rs. Client-only configurations are not affected. Affected users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.2 as soon as possible. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-406 Added Reference https://github.com/pendulum-project/ntpd-rs/commit/da37cf167736cbd4d7804b1ed7ceb572468298e0 Added Reference https://github.com/pendulum-project/ntpd-rs/security/advisories/GHSA-4855-q42w-5vr4