Vulnerability Description
A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.12 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4323?
CVE-2016-4323 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or s...
How severe is CVE-2016-4323?
CVE-2016-4323 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4323?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pidgin Pidgin, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.