CVE-2016-2377: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 06 2017(Updated: )
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent by the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds write of one byte. A malicious server can send a negative content-length in response to a HTTP request triggering the vulnerability.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | <=2.10.12 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =15.10 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2377?
CVE-2016-2377 has a high severity rating due to its potential for buffer overflow leading to out-of-bounds writes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2377?
To fix CVE-2016-2377, update Pidgin to the latest version beyond 2.10.12 or apply the relevant patches provided by your OS distributor.
What versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2016-2377?
CVE-2016-2377 affects all versions of Pidgin up to and including 2.10.12.
On which platforms does CVE-2016-2377 exist?
CVE-2016-2377 affects Pidgin on platforms including Ubuntu Linux 12.04, 14.04, and 15.10, as well as Debian Linux 8.0.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2016-2377?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-2377 is triggered by specially crafted MXIT protocol data from a malicious server leading to a buffer overflow.
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