CVE-2009-1376 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malformed MSN messages due to integer overflows in Pidgin's protocol handler.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-1376?

CVE-2009-1376 is a critical vulnerability in Pidgin Pidgin, published on 26 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in the msn_slplink_process_msg functions in the MSN protocol handler in (1) libpurple/protocols/msn/slplink.c and (2) libpurple/protocols/msnp9/slplink.c in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 on 32-bit platforms allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SLP message with a crafted offset value, leading to buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-2927.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1376?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pidgin Pidgin.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1376?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-1376 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1376 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1376, GHSA-p33h-j5pj-5f6r.