CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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9.5 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Pidgin 2.10.5 (Messaging Software). This affects the function mxit_show_message
of the file libpurple/protocols/mxit/markup.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Buffer overflow in markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted inline image in a message.
The weakness was disclosed 07/02/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at mandriva.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3374 since 06/14/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/26/2021).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80739 (Oracle Solaris Third-Party Patch Update : pidgin (cve_2012_3374_buffer_overflow)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Solaris Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120490 (CentOS Security Update for Pidgin (CESA-2012:1102)).
Upgrading to version 2.10.5 eliminates this vulnerability. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with ICQ, Skype or IRC as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76777) and Tenable (80739).
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 80739
Nessus Name: Oracle Solaris Third-Party Patch Update : pidgin (cve_2012_3374_buffer_overflow)
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OpenVAS ID: 71487
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2509-1 (pidgin)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Pidgin 2.10.5
Alternative: ICQ/Skype/IRC
Timeline
06/14/2012 🔍07/02/2012 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: mandriva.comStatus: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3374 (🔍)
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X-Force: 76777
Vulnerability Center: 35539 - Pidgin < 2.10.5 MXit Protocol Plugin Libpurple markup.c Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, High
SecurityFocus: 54322 - Pidgin 'mxit_show_message()' Function Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 49831 - Pidgin MXit Message Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 83605
Entry
Created: 07/10/2012 13:00Updated: 03/26/2021 07:33
Changes: 07/10/2012 13:00 (71), 04/14/2017 14:14 (11), 03/26/2021 07:33 (2)
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