Vulnerability Description
libpurple/protocols/irc/msgs.c in the IRC protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.2 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a TOPIC message that lacks a topic string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Libpurple | All versions |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/ad2c6ee53ec9122b25aeb1f918db53bPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=40PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36277
- 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://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/ad2c6ee53ec9122b25aeb1f918db53bPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=40PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36277
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2703?
CVE-2009-2703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). libpurple/protocols/irc/msgs.c in the IRC protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.2 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) vi...
How severe is CVE-2009-2703?
CVE-2009-2703 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-2009-2703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Libpurple, Pidgin Pidgin.