CVE-2012-2369 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the Pidgin OTR plugin's logging function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2369?
CVE-2012-2369 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in data that generates a log message.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2369?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cypherpunks Pidgin-Otr.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2369?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-2369 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2369 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2369, DSA-2476-1, GHSA-qv74-54r8-p8x7.