CVE-2016-2370
UnknownEPSS 2.10%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2370 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. A malicious server or man-in-the-middle attacker can send invalid data to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.10.12 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=103Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0138/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=103Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0138/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2370?
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. A malicious server or man-in-the-middle attacker can send invalid data to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2016-2370?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2370 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2370?
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-2016-2370?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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