Lack of data validation In pidgin
Description
The OSCAR protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.6.3 and Adium before 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted contact-list data for (1) ICQ and possibly (2) AIM, as demonstrated by the SIM IM client.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
Aliases
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