CVE-2014-0020
UnknownEPSS 2.75%
Last modified
CVE-2014-0020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IRC protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.8 does not validate argument counts, which allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.. EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The IRC protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.8 does not validate argument counts, which allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.
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 | 2.2.0 |
| 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 | 2.7.0 |
| 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 |
Showing 50 of 53 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=85Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=85Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-0020?
The IRC protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.8 does not validate argument counts, which allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted message.
How severe is CVE-2014-0020?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0020?
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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