CVE-2011-4922: Infoleak
First published: Wed Aug 08 2012(Updated: )
cipher.c in the Cipher API in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.7.10 retains encryption-key data in process memory, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a core file or other representation of memory contents.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | =2.5.9 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.8 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.1.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.7 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.2 | |
| Pidgin | <=2.7.9 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.2 | |
| 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 | =2.0.0 | |
| 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 | =2.10.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.8 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.7 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4922?
The severity of CVE-2011-4922 is categorized as medium due to the potential exposure of sensitive encryption key data.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4922?
To fix CVE-2011-4922, upgrade Pidgin to version 2.7.10 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2011-4922?
CVE-2011-4922 affects Pidgin versions prior to 2.7.10, including versions such as 2.5.0 to 2.7.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4922?
CVE-2011-4922 is a local information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive encryption keys from memory.
Can CVE-2011-4922 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2011-4922 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.
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