CVE-2013-6478: Input Validation
First published: Thu Feb 06 2014(Updated: )
gtkimhtml.c in Pidgin before 2.10.8 does not properly interact with underlying library support for wide Pango layouts, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long URL that is examined with a tooltip.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | <=2.10.7 | |
| 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 | =2.6.3 | |
| 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 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.4 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.5 | |
| Pidgin | =2.10.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/2bb66ef1475e
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00005.html
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=72
- http://pidgin.im/pipermail/support/2013-March/012980.html
- http://pidgin.im/pipermail/support/2013-March/012981.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2859
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2100-1
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0139.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6478?
CVE-2013-6478 has a severity level that allows for denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6478?
To fix CVE-2013-6478, update Pidgin to version 2.10.8 or later.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2013-6478?
The vulnerability in CVE-2013-6478 is caused by improper handling of wide Pango layouts when examining long URLs.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-6478?
CVE-2013-6478 affects all versions of Pidgin prior to 2.10.8.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-6478?
The potential impact of CVE-2013-6478 is an application crash leading to denial of service.
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