PatchTheCVECVE-2026-102483: Reachable exit in NTPsec ntpd 1.1.4 through 1.2.5 allows a remote attacker to terminate the daemon via an NTS
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HIGH 7.5REMOTE
CVE-2026-102483 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Reachable exit in NTPsec ntpd 1.1.4 through 1.2.5 allows a remote attacker to terminate the daemon via an NTS request with excess NTS Cookie Placeholder extension fields.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-617 |
| Published | 2026-10-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Publisher (CNA): GitLab Inc.
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b
Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273
Debian 12 · ntpsec · NO FIX YET
Debian 13 · ntpsec · NO FIX YET
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.