Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting pidgin package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.5% (77th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS6-PIDGIN-1963177
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 21 Jun 2016

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:6 pidgin.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pidgin package and not the pidgin package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could result in multiple buffer overflows, potentially resulting in code execution or memory disclosure.