CVE-2016-7143

Name: CVE-2016-7143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-21T14:25:26.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7143 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in Charybdis before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in Charybdis before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Charybdis Project	Charybdis	<= 3.5.2

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3661Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92761
https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/blob/charybdis-3.5.3/NEWS.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/commit/818a3fda944b26d4814132cee14cfda4ea4aa824Issue Tracking, Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3661Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92761
https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/blob/charybdis-3.5.3/NEWS.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/charybdis-ircd/charybdis/commit/818a3fda944b26d4814132cee14cfda4ea4aa824Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7143?

How severe is CVE-2016-7143?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7143 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7143?

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Source: NVD / NIST