About NTP_version vulnerability


NTP_version vulnerability

Vulnerable computer systems and applications:

Service Stations.

Description:

NTP is an Internet protocol designed to accurately set the time and synchronize computer systems. Using the NTP server vulnerability may help execute service disruption attacks (DDoS).

Recommendations:

  • Deactivate the NTP service or;
  • Configure NTP so that it’s only accessible from an internal network or;
  • Configure NTP so that READVAR is not shown.