HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-1232

The mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.9 does not properly generate random values for the secret token for server-to-server dialback authentication, which makes it easier for attackers to spoof...

Vulnerability Description

The mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.9 does not properly generate random values for the secret token for server-to-server dialback authentication, which makes it easier for attackers to spoof servers via a brute force attack.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ProsodyProsody<= 0.9.8
FedoraprojectFedora22
DebianDebian Linux7.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1232?

CVE-2016-1232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.9 does not properly generate random values for the secret token for server-to-server dialback authentication, which makes it easier for attackers to spoof...

How severe is CVE-2016-1232?

CVE-2016-1232 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1232?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Prosody Prosody, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.