CVE-2016-2368

NONE EPSS 90.4%
Published Jan 6, 20179y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
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Published Jan 6, 2017 9y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could result in multiple buffer overflows, potentially resulting in code execution or memory disclosure.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
90.4% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Memory Safety

Affected Products 5

VendorProductVersionRange
pidginpidgin* ≤2.10.12
canonicalubuntu_linux12.04any
canonicalubuntu_linux14.04any
canonicalubuntu_linux15.10any
debiandebian_linux8.0any

References 6

  • debian.org http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620
    Third Party Advisory
  • pidgin.im http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=101
    PatchVendor Advisory
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
    Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
  • talosintelligence.com http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0136/
    Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
  • ubuntu.com http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1
    Third Party Advisory
  • security.gentoo.org https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38

Remediation

  • pidgin.im http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=101
    PatchVendor Advisory