CVE-2016-7142 json
The m_sasl module in InspIRCd before 2.0.23, when used with a service that supports SASL_EXTERNAL authentication, allows remote attackers t…
published 2016-09-26 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8014
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 65%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- inspircd Debian 13, Debian 12 2.0.23-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7142
- inspircd Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS 2.0.20-5ubuntu0.1~esm1
ubuntu advisories UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7142
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Exploit prediction
1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.9 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
- github.com /inspircd/inspircd/commit/74fafb7f11b06747f69f182ad5e3769b665eea7a
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debian.org
/security/2016/dsa-3662
vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory
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inspircd.org
/2016/09/03/v2023-released.html
release-notes, vendor-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-7142
- NVD CVE-2016-7142
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