CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7143

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to user accounts, leading to potential data breaches and loss of trust in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Charybdis to version 3.5.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS