Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the XMPP SOCKS5 bytestream server in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an outbound XMPP file transfer. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1805
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35194Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35202Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35329
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35330
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200905-07.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:140
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:173
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=29PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1059.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1060.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35067Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1373?
CVE-2009-1373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the XMPP SOCKS5 bytestream server in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an outbound XMPP file tran...
How severe is CVE-2009-1373?
CVE-2009-1373 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.