MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2009-3615

The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ ...

Vulnerability Description

The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ and possibly (2) AIM, as demonstrated by the SIM IM client.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AdiumAdium<= 1.3.6
PidginPidgin<= 2.6.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-3615?

CVE-2009-3615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ ...

How severe is CVE-2009-3615?

CVE-2009-3615 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-2009-3615?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adium Adium, Pidgin Pidgin.