CVE-2009-1376 describes multiple integer overflows in Pidgin's MSN protocol handler (versions prior to 2.5.6 on 32-bit platforms). These flaws, stemming from an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted SLP message that leads to buffer overflows. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, requiring no authentication and having high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists, demonstrating its potential for exploitation. Despite its severity, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:2.4.0:32_bit:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:2.4.1:32_bit:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:2.4.2:32_bit:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:2.4.3:32_bit:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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