Vulnerability Description
The PurpleCircBuffer implementation in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 does not properly maintain a certain buffer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors involving the (1) XMPP or (2) Sametime protocol.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1805
- http://osvdb.org/54649
- 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://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=31PatchVendor 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1375?
CVE-2009-1375 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The PurpleCircBuffer implementation in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 does not properly maintain a certain buffer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption an...
How severe is CVE-2009-1375?
CVE-2009-1375 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-2009-1375?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.