CVE-2014-9293

CVE-2014-9293 describes a vulnerability in NTP before version 4.2.7p11, specifically within the config_auth function. When an authentication key is not configured, the system improperly generates a key, making it susceptible to brute-force attacks against cryptographic protections. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with a network attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.