VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-7145

CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL

EPSS probability0.89%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-03-07

Last modified2026-06-17

Description

The m_authenticate function in ircd/m_authenticate.c in nefarious2 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.