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Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: 2216-1 Critical: Pidgin Network Crash Threat

Pidgin could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2216-1 May 21, 2014 pidgin vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - Ubuntu 13.10 - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary: Pidgin could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic. Software Description: - pidgin: graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client for X Details: It was discovered that Pidgin incorrectly handled certain messages from Gadu-Gadu file relay servers. A malicious remote server or a man in the middle could use this issue to cause Pidgin to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: libpurple0 1:2.10.9-0ubuntu3.1 pidgin 1:2.10.9-0ubuntu3.1 Ubuntu 13.10: libpurple0 1:2.10.7-0ubuntu4.1.13.10.2 pidgin 1:2.10.7-0ubuntu4.1.13.10.2 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: libpurple0 1:2.10.3-0ubuntu1.5 pidgin 1:2.10.3-0ubuntu1.5 After a standard system update you need to restart Pidgin to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2216-1 CVE-2014-3775 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pidgin/1:2.10.9-0ubuntu3.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pidgin/1:2.10.7-0ubuntu4.1.13.10.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pidgin/1:2.10.3-0ubuntu1.5 . A vulnerability in Pidgin allows attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code through specially crafted network packets in Ubuntu 14.04 and its derivatives..Pidgin Exploit, Ubuntu Update, Network Threat, Security Vulnerability. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

May 21, 2014 •Critical Ubuntu