How severe is CVE-2001-0414?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2001-0414 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2001-0414?

Affected package information for CVE-2001-0414 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0414?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2001-0414 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2001-0414 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 5 known exploit references for CVE-2001-0414, including 3 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 2 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2001-0414?

CVE-2001-0414 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.7%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2001-0414?

CVE-2001-0414 affects dave_mills ntpd (11 versions, e.g. 4.0.99, 4.0.99a, 4.0.99b…); dave_mills xntp3 (6 versions, e.g. 5.93, 5.93a, 5.93b…). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2001-0414 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2001-0414 was published on June 18, 2001 and was last updated on April 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2001-0414

Buffer overflow in ntpd ntp daemon 4.0.99k and earlier (aka xntpd and xntp3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long readvar argument.

Published

Jun 18, 2001

Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

5 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile+10.52%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Buffer overflow in ntpd ntp daemon 4.0.99k and earlier (aka xntpd and xntp3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long readvar argument.

Affected Products

2 products · 18 configurations

Application

ntpddave_mills

≤ 4.0.99k

11 versions

4.0.994.0.99a4.0.99b4.0.99c4.0.99d4.0.99e4.0.99f4.0.99g4.0.99h4.0.99i4.0.99j

Application

xntp3dave_mills

6 versions

5.935.93a5.93b5.93c5.93d5.93e

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-20727remotelinux✓ Verified

NTPd - Remote Buffer Overflow

by babcia padlina ltd · Apr 4, 2001

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-16285remotelinux✓ Verified

NTP daemon readvar - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Aug 25, 2010

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-9940remotelinux✓ Verified

NTPd 4.0.99j-k readvar - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)

by patrick · Apr 4, 2001

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

Buffer overflow in ntpd ntp daemon 4.0.99k and earlier (aka xntpd and xntp3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long readvar argument.

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