Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the decrypt_out function in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QQ packet.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35194Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35202Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35329
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200905-07.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:173
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=30PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1060.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35067Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-781-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1396
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=500490
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50684
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1374?
CVE-2009-1374 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the decrypt_out function in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QQ packet.
How severe is CVE-2009-1374?
CVE-2009-1374 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1374?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.