'ntpq' is timing out, showing errors related to localhost

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • ntpq -p is hanging:
# service ntpd status
ntpd (pid  22994) is running...

# service ntpd restart
Shutting down ntpd:                                        [  OK  ]
Starting ntpd:                                             [  OK  ]

# ntpq -p
localhost: timed out, nothing received
***Request timed out

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • SELinux is Enforcing

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