Vulnerability Description
The UPnP functionality in Pidgin 2.0.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to trigger the download of arbitrary files and cause a denial of service (memory or disk consumption) via a UDP packet that specifies an arbitrary URL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://crisp.cs.du.edu/?q=ca2007-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33102
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-493.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:025
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/27/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1023.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29985
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-675-1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://crisp.cs.du.edu/?q=ca2007-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33102
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-493.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2957?
CVE-2008-2957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The UPnP functionality in Pidgin 2.0.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to trigger the download of arbitrary files and cause a denial of service (memory or disk consumption) via a...
How severe is CVE-2008-2957?
CVE-2008-2957 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.