RHSA-2009:1218: Critical: pidgin security update
Pidgin is an instant messaging program which can log in to multipleaccounts on multiple instant messaging networks simultaneously.Federico Muttis of Core Security Technologies discovered a flaw in Pidgin'sMSN protocol handler. If a user received a malicious MSN message, it waspossible to execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the user runningPidgin. (CVE-2009-2694)Note: Users can change their privacy settings to only allow messages fromusers on their buddy list to limit the impact of this flaw.These packages upgrade Pidgin to version 2.5.9. Refer to the Pidgin releasenotes for a full list of changes: http://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/ChangeLog All Pidgin users should upgrade to these updated packages, which resolvethis issue. Pidgin must be restarted for this update to take effect.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1218?
RHSA-2009:1218 is classified as a critical security vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:1218?
To fix RHSA-2009:1218, you should update to the latest version of Pidgin or its related packages as specified in the advisory.
What products are affected by RHSA-2009:1218?
RHSA-2009:1218 affects Pidgin, Finch, and several related libraries packaged by Red Hat.
What type of vulnerability is associated with RHSA-2009:1218?
RHSA-2009:1218 is related to a flaw in the MSN protocol handler in Pidgin that could allow remote code execution.
Who discovered the vulnerability in RHSA-2009:1218?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2009:1218 was discovered by Federico Muttis of Core Security Technologies.