high
7.1
CWE
119
Advisory Published
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CVE-2009-1373: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 12 2009(Updated: )

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way Pidgin initiates file transfers. If a Pidgin client initiates a file transfer, and the remote target sends a malformed response, it triggers a buffer overflow.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pidgin=2.1.0
Pidgin=2.5.2
Pidgin=2.5.1
Pidgin=2.0.1
Pidgin=2.4.2
Pidgin=2.5.4
Pidgin=2.2.2
Pidgin=2.1.1
Pidgin=2.3.1
Pidgin=2.4.3
Pidgin=2.0.0
Pidgin=2.0.2
Pidgin=2.0.2
Pidgin=2.3.0
Pidgin=2.4.1
Pidgin=2.4.0
Pidgin<=2.5.5
Pidgin=2.5.0
Pidgin=2.2.0
Pidgin=2.2.1
Pidgin=2.5.3

Remedy

http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=29

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35067

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1373?

    CVE-2009-1373 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1373?

    To fix CVE-2009-1373, you should upgrade Pidgin to version 2.5.6 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

  • Which versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2009-1373?

    CVE-2009-1373 affects Pidgin versions prior to 2.5.6, specifically including versions 2.0.0 through 2.5.5.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2009-1373 facilitate?

    CVE-2009-1373 facilitates remote code execution, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system during file transfers.

  • Is CVE-2009-1373 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2009-1373 is not specific to an operating system but affects all installations of the vulnerable versions of Pidgin regardless of the platform.

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