CVE-2014-3696
UnknownEPSS 2.87%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nmevent.c in the Novell GroupWise protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.10 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted server message that triggers a large memory allocation.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nmevent.c in the Novell GroupWise protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.10 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted server message that triggers a large memory allocation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.9 |
| 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 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.7 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.8 |
References
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=88Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=88Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3696?
nmevent.c in the Novell GroupWise protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.10 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted server message that triggers a large memory allocation.
How severe is CVE-2014-3696?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3696?
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-2014-3696?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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