Vulnerability Description
markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.10 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large length value in an emoticon response.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/6436e14bdb9dPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00037.html
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=87PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60741
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61968
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3055
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2390-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1854
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/6436e14bdb9dPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00037.html
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=87PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60741
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61968
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3695?
CVE-2014-3695 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.10 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large length value in an emoticon response.
How severe is CVE-2014-3695?
CVE-2014-3695 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-2014-3695?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin.