Vulnerability Description
The msn_httpconn_parse_data function in httpconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.0 does not properly handle HTTP 100 responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect memory access and application crash) via vectors involving a crafted server message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/5c2dba4a7e2e76b76e7f472b88953a4Patch
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/16af0661899a978b4fedc1c165965b8Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/064943.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065190.
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=54PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45663Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45916
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025961
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/22/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/22/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/22/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/22/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49268
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=732405
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69341
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3184?
CVE-2011-3184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The msn_httpconn_parse_data function in httpconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.0 does not properly handle HTTP 100 responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2011-3184?
CVE-2011-3184 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.