Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the msn_slplink_process_msg functions in the MSN protocol handler in (1) libpurple/protocols/msn/slplink.c and (2) libpurple/protocols/msnp9/slplink.c in Pidgin before 2.4.3 and Adium before 1.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SLP message with a crafted offset value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2955.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.4.2 |
| Adium | Adium | <= 1.2.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/6eb1949a96fa80a4c744fc749c2562a
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/6eb1949a96fa80a4c744fc749c2562a
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30971Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31016Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31387Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31642Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32861
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0246
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1610
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:143
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:127
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/03/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/04/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2927?
CVE-2008-2927 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the msn_slplink_process_msg functions in the MSN protocol handler in (1) libpurple/protocols/msn/slplink.c and (2) libpurple/protocols/msnp9/slplink.c in Pidgin before 2....
How severe is CVE-2008-2927?
CVE-2008-2927 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2927?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin, Adium Adium.