Improper resource allocation In pidgin

Description

The PurpleCircBuffer implementation in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 does not properly maintain a certain buffer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors involving the (1) XMPP or (2) Sametime protocol.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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