CVE-2016-7143

HOCH 8.1CVE-2016-7143 · Published 21/09/2016 · updated 17/06/2026

Kurz gesagt

CVE-2016-7143 ist eine Schwachstelle (HOCH (CVSS 8.1)) in charybdis (charybdis project).
Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Ausnutzung in den nächsten 30 Tagen (EPSS): 1.1%, höher als bei 64.8% aller Schwachstellen.
Noch keine gepatchte Version bekannt: Herstellerhinweise unter Referenzen verfolgen.

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
charybdis charybdis_project	`≤ 3.5.2`	No fix yet

Description

The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in Charybdis before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.

References

debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3661 · Third Party Advisory
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3 · Mailing List
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8 · Mailing List
securityfocus.com/bid/92761
charybdis-ircd/charybdis · Release Notes
charybdis-ircd/charybdis commit 818a3fd · Issue Tracking

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