Bug ID 1759021: QkView Fails to Redact NTP Authentication Keys from Chrony.keys File

Last Modified: Jul 15, 2026

Affected Product(s):
F5OS F5OS-C(all modules)

Fixed In:
F5OS v2.0.0

Opened: Dec 05, 2024

Severity: 4-Minor

Symptoms

The qkview generated on the system includes the chrony.keys file with unredacted NTP authentication keys. Sensitive key material is collected in plain text within the diagnostic bundle.

Impact

The qkview generated on the system includes the chrony.keys file with unredacted NTP authentication keys. Sensitive key material is collected in plain text within the diagnostic bundle.

Conditions

Authenticated NTP configured on system and qkview is collected from the same system.

Workaround

Unconfigure NTP authentication before qkview collection and reconfigure NTP authentication after qkview collection.

Fix Information

The qkview collection has been updated to sanitize the chrony.keys file by redacting NTP authentication keys

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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