CVE-2009-3615
UnknownEPSS 2.66%
Last modified
CVE-2009-3615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ and possibly (2) AIM, as demonstrated by the SIM IM client.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ and possibly (2) AIM, as demonstrated by the SIM IM client.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adium | Adium | <= 1.3.6 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.0 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.0.1 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.0.2 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.0.3 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.0.4 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.0.5 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.1 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.1.1 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.1.2 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.1.3 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.1.4 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.2.7 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.3 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.3.1 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.3.2 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.3.3 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.3.4 |
| Adium | Adium | 1.3.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.6.2 |
| 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 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.7 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.8 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.9 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37017Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37072Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=41Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2949Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2951Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37017Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37072Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=41Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2949Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2951Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-3615?
The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ and possibly (2) AIM, as demonstrated by the SIM IM client.
How severe is CVE-2009-3615?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3615?
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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