CVE-2008-2955: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jul 01 2008(Updated: )
Pidgin 2.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long filename that contains certain characters, as demonstrated using an MSN message that triggers the crash in the msn_slplink_process_msg function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | =2.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30881
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:025
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3966
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1023.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33102
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-493.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29985
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32859
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-675-1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18050
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10131
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493682/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2955?
CVE-2008-2955 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2008-2955 exploit occur?
CVE-2008-2955 exploits occur when remote attackers send a long filename through MSN messages that causes Pidgin to crash.
Which versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2008-2955?
CVE-2008-2955 specifically affects Pidgin version 2.4.1.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2955?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2955, you should upgrade to a newer version of Pidgin beyond 2.4.1.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-2955?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-2955 include application crashes and disruption of service for users of Pidgin.
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