CVE-2016-7144

moderate-risk

Published 2017-01-18

The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in UnrealIRCd before 3.2.10.7 and 4.x before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.

Do I need to act?

2.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days

EPSS score — moderate exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 8.1/10 High

NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (8)

Unrealircd

Affected Vendors

Unrealircd

References (10)

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

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

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92763

Vendor Advisory https://forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8588

Patch https://github.com/unrealircd/unrealircd/commit/f473e355e1dc422c4f019dbf86bc50ba...

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

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

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92763

Vendor Advisory https://forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8588

Patch https://github.com/unrealircd/unrealircd/commit/f473e355e1dc422c4f019dbf86bc50ba...

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal

Exposure 14/34 · Moderate