CVE-2017-2640
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Pidgin
PublishedJul 27, 2018
First seenJul 27, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
Update
- pidgin pidgin2.12.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pidgin pidgin | v < 2.12.0 | 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, 7.5 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 7.0 | — |
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