Libpurple.MSNSLP.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Pidgin.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious message. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending crafted msn message.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Gaim >= 0.79
Libpurple <= 2.5.8 (Pidgin <= 2.5.8 and Adium <= 1.3.5)
Other Libpurple frontends such as Finch might be vulnerable as well.

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, Libpurple >= 2.6.0 (Pidgin >= 2.6.0)

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)