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Pufferüberlauf in Pidgin |
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201209-17 |
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Gentoo |
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Keine Angabe |
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Do, 27. September 2012, 16:58 |
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http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-3374 |
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Pidgin |
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Severity: High Title: Pidgin: Arbitrary code execution Date: September 27, 2012 Bugs: #425076 ID: 201209-17
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Synopsis ========
A buffer overflow in Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause Denial of Service.
Background ==========
Pidgin is a GTK Instant Messenger client for a variety of instant messaging protocols. libpurple is the core library for Pidgin.
Affected packages =================
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-im/pidgin < 2.10.6 >= 2.10.6
Description ===========
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the MXit protocol plug-in for libpurple.
Impact ======
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Pidgin process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround ==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution ==========
All Pidgin users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-im/pidgin-2.10.6"
References ==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-3374 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-3374
Availability ============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-17.xml
Concerns? =========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License =======
Copyright 2012 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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