CVE-2016-7145

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/evilnet/nefarious2/commit/f50a84bad996d438e7b31b9e74c32a41e43f8be5 patch third party advisory issue tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/9 patch mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7145?
CVE-2016-7145 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7145?
To fix CVE-2016-7145, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7145 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7145 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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