Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in data that generates a log message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cypherpunks | Pidgin-Otr | <= 3.2.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00003.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/16/2Patch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-05.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2476
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00003.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/16/2Patch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-05.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2476
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2369?
CVE-2012-2369 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbit...
How severe is CVE-2012-2369?
CVE-2012-2369 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2369?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cypherpunks Pidgin-Otr, Pidgin Pidgin.