Pidgin up to 2.9.0 gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Pidgin up to 2.9.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2011-2485. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Pidgin up to 2.9.0 (Messaging Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load function in gdk-pixbuf/io-gif.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.23.5 does not properly handle certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted GIF image file.

The weakness was presented 06/24/2011 by Mark Doliner (Website). The advisory is available at pidgin.im. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-2485 since 06/15/2011. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56109 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : pidgin (MDVSA-2011:132-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165506 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for gdk-pixbuf (SUSE-SU-2012:0841-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.9.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at pidgin.im. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (68202), Tenable (56109), SecurityFocus (BID 48425†), Secunia (SA45037†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32092†). See VDB-1970 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 56109
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : pidgin (MDVSA-2011:132-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 71954
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2011-178-01 pidgin
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pidgin 2.9.0

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06/15/2011 🔍
06/23/2011 +8 days 🔍
06/24/2011 +1 days 🔍
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07/04/2011 +10 days 🔍
07/19/2011 +15 days 🔍
09/07/2011 +50 days 🔍
06/23/2012 +290 days 🔍
07/03/2012 +10 days 🔍
03/19/2021 +3181 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: pidgin.im
Researcher: Mark Doliner
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-2485 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2485
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4378
X-Force: 68202
SecurityFocus: 48425 - gdk-pixbuf 'gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load()' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 45037 - Pidgin "gdk_pixbuf__gif_image_load()" Denial of Service Weakness, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 32092 - Pidgin prior to 2.9.0 Remote DoS Vulnerability via Crafted GIF Image, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2011 02:00
Updated: 03/19/2021 12:16
Changes: 07/19/2011 02:00 (80), 03/25/2017 21:16 (10), 03/19/2021 12:16 (3)
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