CVE-2011-4602: Input Validation
First published: Sat Dec 17 2011(Updated: )
The XMPP protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.1 does not properly handle missing fields in (1) voice-chat and (2) video-chat stanzas, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | <=2.10.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.9 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.8 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.9 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.1.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.11 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.10 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.7 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.1.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.3.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.8.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.3.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.9.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.8 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.7 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/fb216fc88b085afc06d9a15209519cde1f4df6c6
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=58
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1820.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1821.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47219
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47234
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/13195955
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18420
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4602?
CVE-2011-4602 has a moderate severity level as it can cause a denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4602?
To fix CVE-2011-4602, upgrade to Pidgin version 2.10.1 or later.
What versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2011-4602?
CVE-2011-4602 affects Pidgin versions prior to 2.10.1, including several older versions like 2.5.9 and 2.7.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-4602 enable?
CVE-2011-4602 enables a remote denial of service attack via specially crafted XMPP messages.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4602 if I can't update?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-4602; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.
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