CVE-2008-3532

pidgin: NSS plugin doesn't verify SSL certificates

Published Aug 8, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The NSS plugin in libpurple in Pidgin 2.4.3 does not verify SSL certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid server certificate for a spoofed service.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-3518 The NSS plugin in libpurple in Pidgin 2.4.3 does not verify SSL certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid server certificate for a spoofed service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-675-1 Pidgin vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:45 AM
Reserved
Aug 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 8, 2008, 7:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:56 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 28, 2008, 12:00 AM