Vulnerability Description
The msn_oim_report_to_user function in oim.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an OIM message that lacks UTF-8 encoding.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/14884
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/60f8379d0a610538cf42e0dd9ab1436
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/3053d6a37cc6d8774aba7607b992a44
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=61Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1102.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50005
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:029
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52475
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/14884
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/60f8379d0a610538cf42e0dd9ab1436
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/3053d6a37cc6d8774aba7607b992a44
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=61Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1102.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50005
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1178?
CVE-2012-1178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The msn_oim_report_to_user function in oim.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an OIM message t...
How severe is CVE-2012-1178?
CVE-2012-1178 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-2012-1178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.