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Time synchronization service

:123 1 guide 1 phase
1 min read Updated: Jul 13, 2026

What is NTP?

Network Time Protocol synchronizes clocks across computers and networked devices.

Common security issues

  • Amplification attacks.

  • Time manipulation attacks.

  • Misconfigured peers leaking info.

Default ports

  • 123 (UDP)

Enumeration

Query NTP servers for version, peers, and misconfigs

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