Vulnerability Description
The SIMPLE protocol functionality in Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a negative Content-Length header, which triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/6bd2dd10e5da
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2859
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=84Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65195
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2100-1
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0139.html
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/6bd2dd10e5da
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2859
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=84Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65195
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2100-1
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0139.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6490?
CVE-2013-6490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The SIMPLE protocol functionality in Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a negative Content-Length header, which triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2013-6490?
CVE-2013-6490 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.