CVE-2016-7145 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The m_authenticate function in ircd/m_authenticate.c in nefarious2 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nefarious2 Project	Nefarious2	2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/evilnet/nefarious2/commit/f50a84bad996d438e7b31b9e74c32a41e43Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/evilnet/nefarious2/commit/f50a84bad996d438e7b31b9e74c32a41e43Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7145?

CVE-2016-7145 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The m_authenticate function in ircd/m_authenticate.c in nefarious2 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE paramete...

How severe is CVE-2016-7145?

CVE-2016-7145 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7145?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nefarious2 Project Nefarious2.