CVE-2016-7145

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: March 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/9

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/evilnet/nefarious2/commit/f50a84bad996d438e7b31b9e74c32a41e43f8be5

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/9

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/evilnet/nefarious2/commit/f50a84bad996d438e7b31b9e74c32a41e43f8be5

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.9%

55th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

Affected Vendors

nefarious2_project

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