Vulnerability Description
bitlbee-libpurple before 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file transfer request for a contact that is not in the contact list. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-10189.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitlbee | Bitlbee | <= 3.4.2 |
| Bitlbee | Bitlbee-Libpurple | <= 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/30/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/11Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95932
- https://bugs.bitlbee.org/ticket/1282Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/bitlbee/bitlbee/commit/30d598ce7cd3f136ee9d7097f39fa9818a2724PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/30/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/11Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95932
- https://bugs.bitlbee.org/ticket/1282Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/bitlbee/bitlbee/commit/30d598ce7cd3f136ee9d7097f39fa9818a2724PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5668?
CVE-2017-5668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). bitlbee-libpurple before 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file transfer request for a contact t...
How severe is CVE-2017-5668?
CVE-2017-5668 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-2017-5668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitlbee Bitlbee, Bitlbee Bitlbee-Libpurple.