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CVE-2016-0756

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

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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

EPSS Probability
2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ProsodyProsody<= 0.9.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0756?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-0756?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0756?
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Source: NVD / NIST