Vulnerability Description
family_feedbag.c in the oscar protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.1 does not perform the expected UTF-8 validation on message data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted (1) AIM or (2) ICQ message associated with buddy-list addition.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/bc79b1bf09dcfa1d8edac86a06761fc
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/757272a78a8ca6027d518e614712c33
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=57Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47219
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47234
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:183
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/10/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/10/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1820.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1821.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51010
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/13195955
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/bc79b1bf09dcfa1d8edac86a06761fc
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/757272a78a8ca6027d518e614712c33
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4601?
CVE-2011-4601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). family_feedbag.c in the oscar protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.1 does not perform the expected UTF-8 validation on message data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2011-4601?
CVE-2011-4601 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-2011-4601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.