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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Prosody | Prosody | <= 0.9.8 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-9-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175829.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175868.ht
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3439
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/5
- https://prosody.im/issues/issue/571
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160108-2/Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-9-security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175829.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175868.ht
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3439
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/5
- https://prosody.im/issues/issue/571
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160108-2/Vendor Advisory
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.