CVE-2009-3025: Medium severity pidgin vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Pidgin 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a link in a Yahoo IM.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.0

Event History

Aug 31, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3025?

CVE-2009-3025 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Pidgin 2.6.0 to crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3025?

To fix CVE-2009-3025, upgrade to a patched version of Pidgin that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2009-3025?

CVE-2009-3025 affects Pidgin version 2.6.0.

4

Can CVE-2009-3025 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3025 can be exploited by remote attackers through links in Yahoo IM.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-3025?

The primary impact of CVE-2009-3025 is a denial of service, causing the application to crash when exploited.

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