Improper resource allocation - Buffer overflow In pidgin
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in arbitrary code execution. A malicious server or an attacker who intercepts the network traffic can send an invalid size for a packet which will trigger a buffer overflow.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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