CVE-2016-2371

Name: CVE-2016-2371
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-06T21:59:00.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2371 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could cause memory corruption resulting in code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could cause memory corruption resulting in code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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=104Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0139/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=104Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0139/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2371?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could cause memory corruption resulting in code execution.

How severe is CVE-2016-2371?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2371 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2371?

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-2016-2371?

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Source: NVD / NIST