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 (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 on 32-bit platforms allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SLP message with a crafted offset value, leading to buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-2927.
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/35215Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35294Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35329Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35330Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37071
- 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=32Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1059.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1060.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1376?
CVE-2009-1376 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 (formerly...
How severe is CVE-2009-1376?
CVE-2009-1376 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1376?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.