CVE-2012-1178
UnknownEPSS 2.50%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The msn_oim_report_to_user function in oim.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an OIM message that lacks UTF-8 encoding.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The msn_oim_report_to_user function in oim.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an OIM message that lacks UTF-8 encoding.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.1 |
| 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 | 2.6.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.7 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.8 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.9 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.10 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.11 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.8.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.9.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.0 |
References
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=61Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=61Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1178?
The msn_oim_report_to_user function in oim.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an OIM message that lacks UTF-8 encoding.
How severe is CVE-2012-1178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1178?
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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