CVE-2017-2640
First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the way Pidgin before 2.12.0 processed XML content. A malicious remote server could potentially use this flaw to crash Pidgin or execute arbitrary code in the context of the pidgin process.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/pidgin | 2.13.0-2 2.14.1-1 2.14.12-1 | |
| redhat/pidgin | <2.12.0 | 2.12.0 |
| Pidgin | <2.12.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bitbucket.org/pidgin/main/commits/6745ecd124da91d6711ebab8812247bcd785939a
- https://bitbucket.org/pidgin/main/commits/b2fc9e774cb9bf6bffcafa156c14a4c7b3640837
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1260886&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1260886&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1431018
- https://pidgin.im/news/security/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1428500
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1854
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1430019
- https://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=109
- https://bitbucket.org/pidgin/main/commits/b2fc9e774cb9
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2640
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96775
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2640
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3806
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2640?
CVE-2017-2640 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution or crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2640?
To fix CVE-2017-2640, upgrade Pidgin to versions 2.13.0, 2.14.1, or 2.14.12 or later.
Which versions of Pidgin are affected by CVE-2017-2640?
Pidgin versions prior to 2.12.0 are affected by CVE-2017-2640.
What risks are associated with CVE-2017-2640?
CVE-2017-2640 presents risks such as crashing the Pidgin application and executing arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
Is CVE-2017-2640 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2017-2640 affects Pidgin on multiple operating systems including Debian and Red Hat platforms.
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