CVE-2016-1000030: Critical severity suse linux enterprise server vulnerability
Pidgin version <2.11.0 contains a vulnerability in X.509 Certificates imports specifically due to improper check of return values from gnutlsx509crtinit() and gnutlsx509crtimport() that can result in code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via custom X.509 certificate from another client. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.11.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1000030?
CVE-2016-1000030 is a vulnerability in Pidgin version <2.11.0 that allows code execution when importing X.509 certificates.
How severe is CVE-2016-1000030?
CVE-2016-1000030 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-1000030?
Pidgin versions prior to 2.11.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4 are affected by CVE-2016-1000030.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2016-1000030 be exploited?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-1000030 can be exploited by importing a custom X.509 certificate.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-1000030?
More information about CVE-2016-1000030 can be found at the Red Hat Security Advisory, Bitbucket commit, and Pidgin security advisory.