CVE-2016-2374

Name: CVE-2016-2374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-06T21:59:00.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2374 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT MultiMX message sent via the server can result in an out-of-bounds write leading to memory disclosure and code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT MultiMX message sent via the server can result in an out-of-bounds write leading to memory disclosure and code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.20%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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=107Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0142/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=107Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0142/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-2016-2374?

How severe is CVE-2016-2374?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2374 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2374?

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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Source: NVD / NIST