CVE-2016-10376
UnknownEPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10376 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gajim through 0.16.7 unconditionally implements the "XEP-0146: Remote Controlling Clients" extension. This can be abused by malicious XMPP servers to, for example, extract plaintext from OTR encrypted sessions.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Gajim through 0.16.7 unconditionally implements the "XEP-0146: Remote Controlling Clients" extension. This can be abused by malicious XMPP servers to, for example, extract plaintext from OTR encrypted sessions.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gajim | Gajim | <= 0.16.7 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/863445Third Party Advisory
- https://dev.gajim.org/gajim/gajim/commit/cb65cfc5aed9efe05208ebbb7fb2d41fcf7253ccPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://dev.gajim.org/gajim/gajim/issues/8378Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://mail.jabber.org/pipermail/standards/2016-August/031335.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/863445Third Party Advisory
- https://dev.gajim.org/gajim/gajim/commit/cb65cfc5aed9efe05208ebbb7fb2d41fcf7253ccPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://dev.gajim.org/gajim/gajim/issues/8378Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://mail.jabber.org/pipermail/standards/2016-August/031335.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10376?
Gajim through 0.16.7 unconditionally implements the "XEP-0146: Remote Controlling Clients" extension. This can be abused by malicious XMPP servers to, for example, extract plaintext from OTR encrypted sessions.
How severe is CVE-2016-10376?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10376 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10376?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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