CVE-2013-6487
UnknownEPSS 8.17%
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CVE-2013-6487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in libpurple/protocols/gg/lib/http.c in the Gadu-Gadu (gg) parser in Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a large Content-Length value, which triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 8.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in libpurple/protocols/gg/lib/http.c in the Gadu-Gadu (gg) parser in Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a large Content-Length value, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.7 |
| 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 | 2.10.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.6 |
References
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/ec15aa187aa0Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=82Vendor Advisory
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/ec15aa187aa0Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=82Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6487?
Integer overflow in libpurple/protocols/gg/lib/http.c in the Gadu-Gadu (gg) parser in Pidgin before 2.10.8 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a large Content-Length value, which triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2013-6487?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6487?
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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