CVE-2010-0423
UnknownEPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2010-0423 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gtkimhtml.c in Pidgin before 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application hang) by sending many smileys in a (1) IM or (2) chat.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gtkimhtml.c in Pidgin before 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application hang) by sending many smileys in a (1) IM or (2) chat.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.6.5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.4 |
References
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=45Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38563Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38640Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38658Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38712Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0413Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=45Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38563Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38640Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38658Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38712Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0413Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-0423?
gtkimhtml.c in Pidgin before 2.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application hang) by sending many smileys in a (1) IM or (2) chat.
How severe is CVE-2010-0423?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0423 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0423?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2010-0423?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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