CVE-2016-7142

5.9 MEDIUM

Published: September 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/74fafb7f11b06747f69f182ad5e3769b665eea7a

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662