CVE-2013-0272
UnknownEPSS 2.86%
Last modified
CVE-2013-0272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in http.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.7 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in http.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.7 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.6 |
| 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 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.0 |
| 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 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.4 |
Showing 50 of 51 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=66Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=66Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-0272?
Buffer overflow in http.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.7 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2013-0272?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0272?
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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