CVE-2016-1232
First published: Tue Jan 12 2016(Updated: )
The mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.9 does not properly generate random values for the secret token for server-to-server dialback authentication, which makes it easier for attackers to spoof servers via a brute force attack.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Prosody | <=0.9.8 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.0 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.1 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.2 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.3 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.4 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.5 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.6 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.7 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =22 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =23 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-9-security-release/
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175829.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175868.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3439
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/5
- https://prosody.im/issues/issue/571
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160108-2/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1232?
CVE-2016-1232 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow brute force attacks that can spoof servers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1232?
To fix CVE-2016-1232, upgrade Prosody to version 0.9.9 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of Prosody are affected by CVE-2016-1232?
CVE-2016-1232 affects Prosody versions 0.9.0 to 0.9.8.
What components of Prosody are impacted by CVE-2016-1232?
The mod_dialback module in Prosody is specifically impacted by CVE-2016-1232.
Can CVE-2016-1232 lead to unauthorized server communications?
Yes, CVE-2016-1232 can facilitate unauthorized server communications by enabling attackers to spoof server identities.
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