CVE-2016-2368

pidgin: MXIT g_snprintf Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Published Jan 6, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.1 High EPSS 4.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could result in multiple buffer overflows, potentially resulting in code execution or memory disclosure.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-542-1 pidgin security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3620-1 pidgin security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-3452 Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could result in multiple buffer overflows, potentially resulting in code execution or memory disclosure.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3031-1 Pidgin vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
certcc
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:24 PM
Reserved
Feb 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 6, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 21, 2016, 12:00 AM