Security
Security
A format string vulnerability in pidgin-otr may allow execution of arbitrary code.
| Package | x11-plugins/pidgin-otr on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 3.2.1 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 3.2.1 |
pidgin-otr messaging allows you to have private conversations over instant messaging.
A format string vulnerability has been found in the "log_message_cb()" function in otr-plugin.c.
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All pidgin-otr users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-plugins/pidgin-otr-3.2.1"
Release date
July 09, 2012
Latest revision
July 09, 2012: 1
Severity
high
Exploitable
remote
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