CVE-2013-6486: Input Validation

Published Feb 6, 2014
·
Updated

gtkutils.c in Pidgin before 2.10.8 on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a message containing a file: URL that is improperly handled during construction of an explorer.exe command. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-3185.

Affected Software

53 affected components
Pidgin Pidgin<=2.10.7
Pidgin Pidgin=2.0.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.0.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.0.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.1.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.1.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.2.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.2.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.2.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.3.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.3.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.4.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.4.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.4.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.4.3
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.3
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.4
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.5
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.6
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.7
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.8
Pidgin Pidgin=2.5.9
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.3
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.4
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.5
Pidgin Pidgin=2.6.6
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.3
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.4
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.5
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.6
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.7
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.8
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.9
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.10
Pidgin Pidgin=2.7.11
Pidgin Pidgin=2.8.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.9.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.0
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.1
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.2
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.3
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.4
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.5
Pidgin Pidgin=2.10.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Pidgin (gtkutils.c) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.8

Event History

Feb 6, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6486?

CVE-2013-6486 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malicious file URLs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6486?

To fix CVE-2013-6486, upgrade Pidgin to version 2.10.8 or later.

3

What versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2013-6486?

CVE-2013-6486 affects Pidgin versions up to and including 2.10.7.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2013-6486?

Exploiting CVE-2013-6486 can lead to unauthorized execution of commands on the victim's machine.

5

Is CVE-2013-6486 specific to any operating system?

Yes, CVE-2013-6486 primarily affects the Windows version of Pidgin.

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