Arch Linux update for libpurple



Published: 2017-03-21 | Updated: 2017-05-03
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-2640
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU33544

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2640

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the way Pidgin before 2.12.0 processed XML content. A malicious remote server could potentially use this flaw to crash Pidgin or execute arbitrary code in the context of the pidgin process.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libpurple to version 2.12.0-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201703-18


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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