CVE-2009-3025: Medium severity pidgin vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2009
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 31, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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.