High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jan 18, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-7144
CVE-2016-7144
Description
The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in UnrealIRCd before 3.2.10.7 and 4.x before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
5- github.com/unrealircd/unrealircd/commit/f473e355e1dc422c4f019dbf86bc50ba1a34a766nvdPatch
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92763nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.phpnvdVendor Advisory
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