Vulnerability Description
The msn_slp_sip_recv function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slp.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an SLP invite message that lacks certain required fields, as demonstrated by a malformed message from a KMess client.
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/ticket/10159PatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/6d3fc30a0a0a379281efc5a6872a9c1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/b4a95ea62b81a06ffc1993912471c51PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=39PatchVendor 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/ticket/10159PatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/6d3fc30a0a0a379281efc5a6872a9c1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/b4a95ea62b81a06ffc1993912471c51PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=39PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36277
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3083?
CVE-2009-3083 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The msn_slp_sip_recv function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slp.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer derefer...
How severe is CVE-2009-3083?
CVE-2009-3083 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-2009-3083?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Libpurple, Pidgin Pidgin.