CVE-2016-7142 describes a vulnerability in InspIRCd versions prior to 2.0.23, specifically within the m_sasl module when SASL_EXTERNAL authentication is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints through a crafted SASL message, potentially enabling unauthorized user impersonation. With a CVSSv3 score of 5.9 (Medium), the vulnerability has a network attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, but requires high attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.22CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:inspircd:inspircd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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