Advisory Published

USN-6761-1: Anope vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 30 2024(Updated: )

It was discovered that Anope did not properly process credentials for suspended accounts. An attacker could possibly use this issue to normally login to the platform as a suspended user after changing their password.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/anope<2.0.12-1ubuntu1
2.0.12-1ubuntu1
Ubuntu=24.04
All of
ubuntu/anope<2.0.12-1ubuntu0.23.10.1
2.0.12-1ubuntu0.23.10.1
Ubuntu=23.10
All of
ubuntu/anope<2.0.9-1ubuntu0.1
2.0.9-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu=22.04
All of
ubuntu/anope<2.0.6-1ubuntu0.1
2.0.6-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/anope<2.0.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1
2.0.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1
Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/anope<2.0.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
2.0.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
Ubuntu=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-6761-1?

    The severity of USN-6761-1 is currently classified as critical due to the potential for unauthorized access to suspended accounts.

  • How do I fix USN-6761-1?

    To fix USN-6761-1, you need to update Anope to the appropriate patched version provided for your Ubuntu release.

  • Which versions of Anope are affected by USN-6761-1?

    USN-6761-1 affects multiple versions of Anope, including 2.0.3 to 2.0.12 across various Ubuntu releases.

  • What kind of accounts are impacted by the vulnerability in USN-6761-1?

    The vulnerability in USN-6761-1 impacts suspended accounts, allowing attackers to potentially log in after changing their passwords.

  • Can USN-6761-1 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, due to the unauthorized access to suspended accounts, USN-6761-1 could potentially lead to data breaches.

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