Vulnerability Description
The generate_dialback function in the mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.10 does not properly separate fields when generating dialback keys, which allows remote attackers to spoof XMPP network domains via a crafted stream id and domain name that is included in the target domain as a suffix.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Prosody | Prosody | <= 0.9.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-10-released/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176796.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176914.h
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3463
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/27/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82241
- https://prosody.im/issues/issue/596
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160127/Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-10-released/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176796.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176914.h
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3463
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/27/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82241
- https://prosody.im/issues/issue/596
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0756?
CVE-2016-0756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The generate_dialback function in the mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.10 does not properly separate fields when generating dialback keys, which allows remote attackers to spoof XMPP network ...
How severe is CVE-2016-0756?
CVE-2016-0756 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Prosody Prosody.