Vulnerability Description
directconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.7.6 through 2.7.8 in Pidgin before 2.7.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a short p2pv2 packet in a DirectConnect (aka direct connection) session.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Libpurple | 2.7.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.7.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/e76f4ad4ef2f10588195a0eedc7a08fPatch
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/aaa07bde3c51d3684391ae6ed86b6dbPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/052862.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/052905.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00003.html
- http://pidgin.im/pipermail/support/2010-December/009251.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42732Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42824Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42877
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:259
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/27/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/31/5Patch
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=49PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45581
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0028Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4528?
CVE-2010-4528 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). directconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.7.6 through 2.7.8 in Pidgin before 2.7.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application...
How severe is CVE-2010-4528?
CVE-2010-4528 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4528?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Libpurple, Pidgin Pidgin.