GLSA 201207-05: pidgin-otr: Arbitrary code execution

Severity:high
Title:pidgin-otr: Arbitrary code execution
Date:07/09/2012
Bugs: #416263
ID:201207-05

Synopsis

A format string vulnerability in pidgin-otr may allow execution of arbitrary code.

Background

pidgin-otr messaging allows you to have private conversations over instant messaging.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
x11-plugins/pidgin-otr < 3.2.1 >= 3.2.1 All supported architectures

Description

A format string vulnerability has been found in the "log_message_cb()" function in otr-plugin.c.

Impact

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.

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

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-05.xml

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.

License

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