Detections
Analytics
Pidgin < 2.5.9 'msn_slplink_process_msg()' Memory Corruption
high Nessus Plugin ID 40663
Synopsis
The remote host has an instant messaging client that is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability.Description
The version of Pidgin installed on the remote host is earlier than 2.5.9. Such versions are reportedly affected by a vulnerability in 'msn_slplink_process_msg()'. Maliciously crafted MSN SLP messages can result in memory corruption. A remote attacker could use this to crash the client, or execute arbitrary code.This attack does not require user interaction or that the attacker is in the victim's buddy list (using the default configuration).
Solution
Upgrade to Pidgin 2.5.9 or later.See Also
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/libpurple-arbitrary-write
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 40663
File Name: pidgin_2_5_9.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 8/20/2009
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:pidgin:pidgin
Required KB Items: SMB/Pidgin/Version
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/18/2009
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/18/2009
Exploitable With
Core Impact
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-2694
BID: 36071