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CVE-2014-3698

The jabber_idn_validate function in jutil.c in the Jabber protocol plugin in lib...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

The jabber_idn_validate function in jutil.c in the Jabber protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted XMPP message.

CWE: CWE-200 Published: 2014-10-29T10:55:04.493
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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