USN-8-1: gaim vulnerabilities
Published Oct 27, 2004
·Updated
A buffer overflow and two remote crashes were recently discovered in gaim's MSN protocol handler. An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code with the user's privileges by crafting and sending a particular MSN message.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/gaim<
Ubuntu Ubuntu=4.10
Event History
Oct 27, 2004
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-8-1?
The severity of USN-8-1 is high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution through crafted MSN messages.
2
How do I fix USN-8-1?
To fix USN-8-1, update the gaim package to the latest version available for Ubuntu 4.10.
3
What are the potential impacts of USN-8-1?
The potential impacts of USN-8-1 include system crashes and the execution of arbitrary code with user privileges.
4
Which versions of gaim are affected by USN-8-1?
USN-8-1 affects the gaim version available in Ubuntu 4.10 and earlier.
5
Is there a workaround for USN-8-1 if I cannot update?
No specific workaround is available for USN-8-1, so the best course of action is to apply the update as soon as possible.