CVE-2016-2372: Infoleak
First published: Fri Jan 06 2017(Updated: )
An information leak exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. A malicious user, server, or man-in-the-middle attacker can send an invalid size for a file transfer which will trigger an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. This could result in a denial of service or copy data from memory to the file, resulting in an information leak if the file is sent to another user.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | <=2.10.12 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| <=2.10.12 | ||
| =12.04 | ||
| =14.04 | ||
| =15.10 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2372?
CVE-2016-2372 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information leakage.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2372?
To resolve CVE-2016-2372, update Pidgin to version 2.10.13 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2372?
CVE-2016-2372 affects Pidgin versions up to and including 2.10.12, and specific versions of Ubuntu and Debian.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-2372 involve?
CVE-2016-2372 can be exploited via specially crafted MXIT data that leads to an out-of-bounds read.
Is CVE-2016-2372 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-2372 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by a malicious server or a man-in-the-middle attacker.
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