CVE-2016-7142

Name: CVE-2016-7142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T15:59:03.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inspircd	Inspircd	<= 2.0.22
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662Third Party Advisory
http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/74fafb7f11b06747f69f182ad5e3769b665eea7a
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3662Third Party Advisory
http://www.inspircd.org/2016/09/03/v2023-released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/74fafb7f11b06747f69f182ad5e3769b665eea7a

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7142?

How severe is CVE-2016-7142?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7142?

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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Source: NVD / NIST