Vulnerability Description
Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote MSN servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted (1) SOAP response, (2) OIM XML response, or (3) Content-Length header.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2859
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=75Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=76Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=77Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2100-1
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0139.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2859
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=75Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=76Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=77Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2100-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6482?
CVE-2013-6482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote MSN servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted (1) SOAP response, (2) OIM XML response, or (3) Content-Length header.
How severe is CVE-2013-6482?
CVE-2013-6482 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-2013-6482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.