Vulnerability Description
The m_sasl module in InspIRCd before 2.0.23, when used with a service that supports SASL_EXTERNAL authentication, allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted SASL message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inspircd | Inspircd | <= 2.0.22 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662Third Party Advisory
- http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/74fafb7f11b06747f69f182ad5e3769b665e
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662Third Party Advisory
- http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/74fafb7f11b06747f69f182ad5e3769b665e
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The m_sasl module in InspIRCd before 2.0.23, when used with a service that supports SASL_EXTERNAL authentication, allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as a...
How severe is CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7142?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inspircd Inspircd, Debian Debian Linux.