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CVE-2009-3084

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified

CVE-2009-3084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The msn_slp_process_msg function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slpcall.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.6.0 and 2.6.1, as used in Pidgin before 2.6.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a handwritten (aka Ink) message, related to an uninitialized variable and the incorrect "UTF16-LE" charset name.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The msn_slp_process_msg function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slpcall.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.6.0 and 2.6.1, as used in Pidgin before 2.6.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a handwritten (aka Ink) message, related to an uninitialized variable and the incorrect "UTF16-LE" charset name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.52%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PidginPidgin<= 2.6.1
PidginPidgin2.0.0
PidginPidgin2.0.1
PidginPidgin2.0.2
PidginPidgin2.1.0
PidginPidgin2.1.1
PidginPidgin2.2.0
PidginPidgin2.2.1
PidginPidgin2.2.2
PidginPidgin2.3.0
PidginPidgin2.3.1
PidginPidgin2.4.0
PidginPidgin2.4.1
PidginPidgin2.4.2
PidginPidgin2.4.3
PidginPidgin2.5.0
PidginPidgin2.5.1
PidginPidgin2.5.2
PidginPidgin2.5.3
PidginPidgin2.5.4
PidginPidgin2.5.5
PidginPidgin2.5.6
PidginPidgin2.5.7
PidginPidgin2.5.8
PidginPidgin2.5.9
PidginPidgin2.6.0
PidginLibpurple2.6.0
PidginLibpurple2.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3084?
The msn_slp_process_msg function in libpurple/protocols/msn/slpcall.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.6.0 and 2.6.1, as used in Pidgin before 2.6.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a handwritten (aka Ink) message, related to an uninitialized variable and the incorrect "UTF16-LE" charset name.
How severe is CVE-2009-3084?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3084?
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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Source: NVD / NIST