CVE-2016-0756
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CVE-2016-0756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The generate_dialback function in the mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.10 does not properly separate fields when generating dialback keys, which allows remote attackers to spoof XMPP network domains via a crafted stream id and domain name that is included in the target domain as a suffix.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The generate_dialback function in the mod_dialback module in Prosody before 0.9.10 does not properly separate fields when generating dialback keys, which allows remote attackers to spoof XMPP network domains via a crafted stream id and domain name that is included in the target domain as a suffix.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Prosody | Prosody | <= 0.9.9 |
References
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-10-released/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160127/Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-10-released/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160127/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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