CVE-2017-5604

Name: CVE-2017-5604
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-09T20:59:00.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5604 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for mcabber 1.0.0 - 1.0.4.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcabber	Mcabber	1.0.0
Mcabber	Mcabber	1.0.1
Mcabber	Mcabber	1.0.2
Mcabber	Mcabber	1.0.3
Mcabber	Mcabber	1.0.4

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96184
https://mcabber.com/hg/rev/2a9569fd7644Patch
https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96184
https://mcabber.com/hg/rev/2a9569fd7644Patch
https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5604?

How severe is CVE-2017-5604?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5604 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5604?

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Source: NVD / NIST