USN-7405-1: InspIRCd vulnerabilities
It was discovered that InspIRCd did not correctly handle certificate fingerprints, which could lead to spoofing. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass authentication. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2016-7142) It was discovered that InspIRCd did not correctly handle certain memory operations, which could lead to a NULL pointer dereference. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2019-20917) It was discovered that InspIRCd did not correctly handle certain memory operations, which could lead to a use-after-free. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2020-25269)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7405-1?
The severity of USN-7405-1 is high due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How do I fix USN-7405-1?
To fix USN-7405-1, upgrade the InspIRCd package to the recommended versions for your Ubuntu release.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7405-1?
USN-7405-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, and 20.04 LTS.
What is the vulnerability identified in USN-7405-1?
The vulnerability in USN-7405-1 involves InspIRCd incorrectly handling certificate fingerprints, leading to potential spoofing.
Can USN-7405-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker could exploit USN-7405-1 to bypass authentication.