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.
References
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1 | Third Party Advisory |
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620 | Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335 | |
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38 |
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Information
Published : 2017-01-06 13:59
Updated : 2017-03-29 18:59
NVD link : CVE-2016-4323
Mitre link : CVE-2016-4323
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CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Products Affected
debian
- debian_linux
canonical
- ubuntu_linux
pidgin
- pidgin