# CVE-2025-58066: rust-ntpd: nptd-rs is a tool for synchronizing your computer's clock, implementing the NTP and NTS protocols

CVE-2025-58066 is fixed in rust-ntpd on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2025-58066 (version 1.6.2-1), released August 29, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-58066
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0033
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 29, 2025

## Description

nptd-rs is a tool for synchronizing your computer's clock, implementing the NTP and NTS protocols. In versions between 1.2.0 and 1.6.1 inclusive servers which allow non-NTS traffic are affected by a denial of service vulnerability, where an attacker can induce a message storm between two NTP servers running ntpd-rs. Client-only configurations are not affected. Affected users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.6.2 as soon as possible.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-ntpd Debian 14 | 1.6.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-58066](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-58066.md) | Aug 29, 2025 |

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