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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adium | Adium | <= 1.3.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/10481
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/781682333aea0c801d280c3507ee255
- http://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/ChangeLogPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37017Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37072Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:085
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=41Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36719
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2949Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2951Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1020
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53807
- 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/10481
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.