CVE-2017-2640
UnknownEPSS 6.26%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the way Pidgin before 2.12.0 processed XML content. A malicious remote server could potentially use this flaw to crash Pidgin or execute arbitrary code in the context of the pidgin process.. EPSS estimates a 6.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the way Pidgin before 2.12.0 processed XML content. A malicious remote server could potentially use this flaw to crash Pidgin or execute arbitrary code in the context of the pidgin process.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | < 2.12.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1854Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2640Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3806Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1854Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2640Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3806Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2640?
An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the way Pidgin before 2.12.0 processed XML content. A malicious remote server could potentially use this flaw to crash Pidgin or execute arbitrary code in the context of the pidgin process.
How severe is CVE-2017-2640?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2640?
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-2017-2640?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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