What is the severity of CVE-2016-7142?

CVE-2016-7142 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and log in as another user.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7142?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7142, upgrade to InspIRCd version 2.0.23 or later and ensure SASL_EXTERNAL authentication is properly configured.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-7142?

CVE-2016-7142 affects InspIRCd versions before 2.0.23 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.

Can CVE-2016-7142 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7142 can be exploited remotely via crafted SASL messages.

What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2016-7142?

CVE-2016-7142 allows attackers to impersonate other users by spoofing certificate fingerprints through SASL authentication.

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CVE-2016-7142

medium

5.9

CWE

264

26/9/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7142

First published: Mon Sep 26 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
InspIRCd	<=2.0.22
Debian GNU/Linux	=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and log in as another user.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7142?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7142, upgrade to InspIRCd version 2.0.23 or later and ensure SASL_EXTERNAL authentication is properly configured.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 affects InspIRCd versions before 2.0.23 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
Can CVE-2016-7142 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7142 can be exploited remotely via crafted SASL messages.
What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 allows attackers to impersonate other users by spoofing certificate fingerprints through SASL authentication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and log in as another user.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7142?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7142, upgrade to InspIRCd version 2.0.23 or later and ensure SASL_EXTERNAL authentication is properly configured.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 affects InspIRCd versions before 2.0.23 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
Can CVE-2016-7142 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7142 can be exploited remotely via crafted SASL messages.
What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2016-7142?
CVE-2016-7142 allows attackers to impersonate other users by spoofing certificate fingerprints through SASL authentication.