CVE-2009-1374
UnknownEPSS 2.54%
Last modified
CVE-2009-1374 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the decrypt_out function in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QQ packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the decrypt_out function in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QQ packet.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.5.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.1.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.1.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.2.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.2.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.2.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.3.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.3.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35194Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35202Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=30Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35194Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35202Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=30Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-1374?
Buffer overflow in the decrypt_out function in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a QQ packet.
How severe is CVE-2009-1374?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1374 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1374?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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