CVE-2022-24976
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.79%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24976 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Atheme IRC Services before 7.2.12, when used in conjunction with InspIRCd, allows authentication bypass by ending an IRC handshake at a certain point during a challenge-response login sequence.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Atheme IRC Services before 7.2.12, when used in conjunction with InspIRCd, allows authentication bypass by ending an IRC handshake at a certain point during a challenge-response login sequence.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atheme | Atheme | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.12 |
References
- https://github.com/atheme/atheme/commit/4e664c75d0b280a052eb8b5e81aa41944e593c52Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/atheme/atheme/compare/v7.2.11...v7.2.12Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/atheme/atheme/commit/4e664c75d0b280a052eb8b5e81aa41944e593c52Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/atheme/atheme/compare/v7.2.11...v7.2.12Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/30/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24976?
Atheme IRC Services before 7.2.12, when used in conjunction with InspIRCd, allows authentication bypass by ending an IRC handshake at a certain point during a challenge-response login sequence.
How severe is CVE-2022-24976?
CVE-2022-24976 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24976?
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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