Gentoo: GLSA 201207-05 High: Pidgin-Otr Arbitrary Code Execution
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July 9, 2012
A format string vulnerability in pidgin-otr may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Summary
A format string vulnerability has been found in the "log_message_cb()" function in otr-plugin.c.
Topics Covered
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
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-2369 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-2369
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201207-05
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: High
Title: pidgin-otr: Arbitrary code execution
Date: July 09, 2012
Bugs: #416263
ID: 201207-05
Topics Covered
Background
pidgin-otr messaging allows you to have private conversations over
instant messaging.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 x11-plugins/pidgin-otr < 3.2.1 >= 3.2.1
Impact
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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.
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