Vulnerability Description
protocols/jabber/auth.c in libpurple in Pidgin 2.6.0, and possibly other versions, does not follow the "require TLS/SSL" preference when connecting to older Jabber servers that do not follow the XMPP specification, which causes libpurple to connect to the server without the expected encryption and allows remote attackers to sniff sessions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=542891
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/8131
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/312e056d702d29379ea61aea9d27765Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37071
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/24/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36368
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53000
- 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://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=542891
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/8131
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/312e056d702d29379ea61aea9d27765Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37071
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/24/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36368
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3026?
CVE-2009-3026 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). protocols/jabber/auth.c in libpurple in Pidgin 2.6.0, and possibly other versions, does not follow the "require TLS/SSL" preference when connecting to older Jabber servers that do not follow the XMPP ...
How severe is CVE-2009-3026?
CVE-2009-3026 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-2009-3026?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.