# CVE-2012-3525: s2s/out.c in jabberd2 2.2.16 and earlier does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote X

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-08-25 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

s2s/out.c in jabberd2 2.2.16 and earlier does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via a (1) Verify Response or (2) Authorization Response.

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## References

- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1538.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/22/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/22/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50124
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=850872
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/server-dialback/
- https://github.com/Jabberd2/jabberd2/commit/aabcffae560d5fd00cd1d2ffce5d760353cf0a4d
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1539.html
- http://www.mail-archive.com/jabberd2%40lists.xiaoka.com/msg01903.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50859

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