Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting ntpsec package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.26% (18th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-NTPSEC-21429519
  • published22 Oct 2026
  • disclosed21 Oct 2026

Introduced: 21 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-102484  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Echo:latest ntpsec.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ntpsec package and not the ntpsec package as distributed by Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the JJY refclock driver in NTPsec ntpd before 1.2.6 allows an attacker who controls the Telephone JJY time source to corrupt memory or crash ntpd via more than six time replies.