Vulnerability Description
The msn_slp_process_msg function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slpcall.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.6.0 and 2.6.1, as used in Pidgin before 2.6.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a handwritten (aka Ink) message, related to an uninitialized variable and the incorrect "UTF16-LE" charset name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.6.1 |
| Pidgin | Libpurple | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/92ce3e48744b40fb0fea89e3de5e44bPatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/567e16cbc46168f52482e5ec27626c4PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=38PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36277
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/92ce3e48744b40fb0fea89e3de5e44bPatchVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/567e16cbc46168f52482e5ec27626c4PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36601Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=38PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36277
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3084?
CVE-2009-3084 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The msn_slp_process_msg function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slpcall.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.6.0 and 2.6.1, as used in Pidgin before 2.6.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial...
How severe is CVE-2009-3084?
CVE-2009-3084 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-2009-3084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin, Pidgin Libpurple.