Pidgin up to 2.10.x MXIT mxit_convert_markup_tx information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Pidgin up to 2.10.x. This impacts the function mxit_convert_markup_tx of the component MXIT Handler. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2380. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Pidgin up to 2.10.x (Messaging Software). Affected is the function mxit_convert_markup_tx of the component MXIT Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 06/21/2016 by Yves Younan with Cisco Talos as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at pidgin.im. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2380 since 02/12/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175786 (Debian Security Update for pidgin (DSA 3620-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.11.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91335†). See VDB-91844, VDB-91845, VDB-91846 and VDB-91847 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pidgin 2.11.0

Timelineinfo

02/12/2016 🔍
06/21/2016 +130 days 🔍
06/21/2016 +0 days 🔍
09/22/2016 +93 days 🔍
04/20/2025 +3132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3031-1
Researcher: Yves Younan
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2380 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2380
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-91848
SecurityFocus: 91335 - Pidgin Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2016 18:04
Updated: 04/20/2025 07:44
Changes: 09/22/2016 18:04 (44), 04/23/2019 21:02 (7), 09/19/2022 16:04 (3), 09/19/2022 16:10 (18), 10/10/2024 17:19 (16), 04/20/2025 07:44 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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