CVE-2016-7142
low-risk
Published 2016-09-26
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.14% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (2)
Inspircd
References (10)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662
Release Notes
http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8
Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662
Release Notes
http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8
26
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
7/34 · Low