Improper resource allocation - Buffer overflow In pidgin
Description
An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT MultiMX message sent via the server can result in an out-of-bounds write leading to memory disclosure and code execution.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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