Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 4.0.2 for Pidgin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the "Authenticate buddy" menu item.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cypherpunks | Pidgin-Otr | <= 4.0.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00095.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00109.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3528
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/09/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/09/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84295
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/39-Heap-use-after-free-in-Pidgin-OTR-plugin-CVE
- https://bugs.otr.im/issues/128
- https://bugs.otr.im/issues/88
- https://bugs.otr.im/projects/pidgin-otr/repository/revisions/aaf551b9dd5cbba8c4a
- https://lists.cypherpunks.ca/pipermail/otr-users/2016-March/002582.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-10
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00095.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00109.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3528
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8833?
CVE-2015-8833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 4.0.2 for Pidgin allows remote attackers to execute arbitr...
How severe is CVE-2015-8833?
CVE-2015-8833 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cypherpunks Pidgin-Otr.