CVE-2011-3184 in Pidgin
Summary
The msn_httpconn_parse_data function in httpconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.0 does not properly handle HTTP 100 responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect memory access and application crash) via vectors involving a crafted server message.
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Reservation
08/19/2011
Disclosure
08/29/2011
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58394 | Pidgin Protocol Plugin httpconn.c msn_httpconn_parse_data resource management | 399 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2011-3184 |