CVE-2012-3374: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jul 07 2012(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted inline image in a message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | <=2.10.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.0.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.1.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.1.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.2.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.3.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.3.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.4.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.7 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.8 | |
| Pidgin | =2.5.9 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.6.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.3 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.6 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.7 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.8 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.9 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.10 | |
| Pidgin | =2.7.11 | |
| Pidgin | =2.8.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.9.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.0 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.1 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.2 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/ded93865ef42
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00009.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1102.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50005
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:105
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=64
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17678
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3374?
CVE-2012-3374 has been assigned a medium to high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3374?
To fix CVE-2012-3374, upgrade to Pidgin version 2.10.5 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-3374?
CVE-2012-3374 affects multiple versions of Pidgin prior to 2.10.5.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2012-3374?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-3374 by sending a crafted inline image in a message that triggers a buffer overflow.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2012-3374?
CVE-2012-3374 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MXit protocol plugin within Pidgin's libpurple.
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- agent/remedy
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- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
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- agent/event
- vendor/pidgin
- canonical/pidgin
- version/pidgin/2.10.4
- version/pidgin/2.0.0
- version/pidgin/2.0.1
- version/pidgin/2.0.2
- version/pidgin/2.1.0
- version/pidgin/2.1.1
- version/pidgin/2.2.0
- version/pidgin/2.2.1
- version/pidgin/2.2.2
- version/pidgin/2.3.0
- version/pidgin/2.3.1
- version/pidgin/2.4.0
- version/pidgin/2.4.1
- version/pidgin/2.4.2
- version/pidgin/2.4.3
- version/pidgin/2.5.0
- version/pidgin/2.5.1
- version/pidgin/2.5.2
- version/pidgin/2.5.3
- version/pidgin/2.5.4
- version/pidgin/2.5.5
- version/pidgin/2.5.6
- version/pidgin/2.5.7
- version/pidgin/2.5.8
- version/pidgin/2.5.9
- version/pidgin/2.6.0
- version/pidgin/2.6.1
- version/pidgin/2.6.2
- version/pidgin/2.6.4
- version/pidgin/2.6.5
- version/pidgin/2.6.6
- version/pidgin/2.7.0
- version/pidgin/2.7.1
- version/pidgin/2.7.2
- version/pidgin/2.7.3
- version/pidgin/2.7.4
- version/pidgin/2.7.5
- version/pidgin/2.7.6
- version/pidgin/2.7.7
- version/pidgin/2.7.8
- version/pidgin/2.7.9
- version/pidgin/2.7.10
- version/pidgin/2.7.11
- version/pidgin/2.8.0
- version/pidgin/2.9.0
- version/pidgin/2.10.0
- version/pidgin/2.10.1
- version/pidgin/2.10.2
- version/pidgin/2.10.3