CVE-2016-4323

A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 3 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 02:51

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620 - Third Party Advisory () http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620 - Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97 - Patch, Vendor Advisory () http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97 - Patch, Vendor Advisory
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335 -
References () http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1 - Third Party Advisory () http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1 - Third Party Advisory
References () https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38 - () https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38 -

Information

Published : 2017-01-06 21:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 02:51


NVD link : CVE-2016-4323

Mitre link : CVE-2016-4323

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-4323


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Products Affected

canonical

  • ubuntu_linux

pidgin

  • pidgin

debian

  • debian_linux
CWE
CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')