GLSA 201207-05: pidgin-otr: Arbitrary code execution
| Severity: | high |
| Title: | pidgin-otr: Arbitrary code execution |
| Date: | 07/09/2012 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201207-05 |
Synopsis
A format string vulnerability in pidgin-otr may allow execution of arbitrary code.Background
pidgin-otr messaging allows you to have private conversations over instant messaging.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| x11-plugins/pidgin-otr | < 3.2.1 | >= 3.2.1 | All supported architectures |
Description
A format string vulnerability has been found in the "log_message_cb()" function in otr-plugin.c.
Impact
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All pidgin-otr users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-plugins/pidgin-otr-3.2.1"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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