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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201701-38
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Pidgin: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: January 17, 2017
Bugs: #586698
ID: 201701-38
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Pidgin, the worst of which
could lead to execution of arbitrary code.
Background
==========
Pidgin is a client for a variety of instant messaging protocols.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-im/pidgin < 2.11.0 >= 2.11.0
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Pidgin. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker might send specially crafted data using the MXit
protocol, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code
with the privileges of the process, a Denial of Service condition, or
in leaking confidential information.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Pidgin users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=net-im/pidgin-2.11.0”
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2016-1000030
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-1000030
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-2365
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2365
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-2366
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2366
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-2367
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2367
[ 5 ] CVE-2016-2368
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2368
[ 6 ] CVE-2016-2369
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2369
[ 7 ] CVE-2016-2370
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2370
[ 8 ] CVE-2016-2371
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2371
[ 9 ] CVE-2016-2372
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2372
[ 10 ] CVE-2016-2373
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2373
[ 11 ] CVE-2016-2374
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2374
[ 12 ] CVE-2016-2375
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2375
[ 13 ] CVE-2016-2376
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2376
[ 14 ] CVE-2016-2377
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2377
[ 15 ] CVE-2016-2378
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2378
[ 16 ] CVE-2016-2379
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2379
[ 17 ] CVE-2016-2380
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2380
[ 18 ] CVE-2016-4323
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-4323
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2017 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons – Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Severity: Normal
Title: Pidgin: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: January 17, 2017
Bugs: #586698
ID: 201701-38
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Pidgin, the worst of which
could lead to execution of arbitrary code.
Background
==========
Pidgin is a client for a variety of instant messaging protocols.
Affected packages
=================
——————————————————————-
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
——————————————————————-
1 net-im/pidgin < 2.11.0 >= 2.11.0
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Pidgin. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker might send specially crafted data using the MXit
protocol, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code
with the privileges of the process, a Denial of Service condition, or
in leaking confidential information.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Pidgin users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=net-im/pidgin-2.11.0”
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2016-1000030
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-1000030″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-1000030</a>
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-2365
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2365″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2365</a>
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-2366
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2366″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2366</a>
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-2367
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2367″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2367</a>
[ 5 ] CVE-2016-2368
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2368″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2368</a>
[ 6 ] CVE-2016-2369
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2369″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2369</a>
[ 7 ] CVE-2016-2370
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2370″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2370</a>
[ 8 ] CVE-2016-2371
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2371″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2371</a>
[ 9 ] CVE-2016-2372
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2372″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2372</a>
[ 10 ] CVE-2016-2373
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2373″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2373</a>
[ 11 ] CVE-2016-2374
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2374″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2374</a>
[ 12 ] CVE-2016-2375
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2375″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2375</a>
[ 13 ] CVE-2016-2376
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2376″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2376</a>
[ 14 ] CVE-2016-2377
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2377″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2377</a>
[ 15 ] CVE-2016-2378
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2378″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2378</a>
[ 16 ] CVE-2016-2379
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2379″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2379</a>
[ 17 ] CVE-2016-2380
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2380″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2380</a>
[ 18 ] CVE-2016-4323
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-4323″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-4323</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38″>https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38</a>
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
<a class=”moz-txt-link-abbreviated” href=”mailto:security@gentoo.org”>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”https://bugs.gentoo.org”>https://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2017 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons – Attribution / Share Alike license.
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5″>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre>
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