CVE-2012-4672: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4672: Apple iChat Server does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allo...

Apple iChat Server does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via responses for domains that were not asserted.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Apple iChat Server could accept misleading XMPP server identity information. In business terms, a federated chat server might trust a remote server as a domain it does not actually represent, enabling impersonation in server-to-server chat contexts. Exposure appears limited to organizations running Apple iChat Server with XMPP server-to-server federation enabled or reachable. The source bundle does not provide affected versions, CPEs, deployment prevalence, or patch status. Prioritize review if legacy Apple iChat Server supports business messaging or federates externally. Without version and fix data, this is not enough for emergency action, but unsupported exposed services should be reduced quickly. Mitigation focus: Check Apple and XMPP project guidance for confirmed fixes or configuration advice.; Inventory any Apple iChat Server or legacy XMPP federation services.; Restrict server-to-server XMPP federation to trusted peers where operationally possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 25, 2012, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ichat-xmpp-spoofing(78133)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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