Out-of-bounds Read Affecting finch-devel package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.3% (70th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-FINCHDEVEL-1958685
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed21 Jun 2016

Introduced: 21 Jun 2016

CVE-2016-2375  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:7 finch-devel.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream finch-devel package and not the finch-devel package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

An exploitable out-of-bounds read exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT contact information sent from the server can result in memory disclosure.