The NSS plugin in libpurple in Pidgin 2.4.3 does not verify SSL certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid server certificate for a spoofed service.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade libpurpleUpgrade libpurple-perlUpgrade finch-develUpgrade libpurple-develUpgrade pidginUpgrade pidgin-perlUpgrade libpurple-tclUpgrade finchUpgrade pidgin-devel | Dec 1, 2016 | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade pidgin | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-im/pidgin. | Oct 30, 2017 | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade libpurpleUpgrade pidginUpgrade libpurple-develUpgrade pidgin-develUpgrade finch-develUpgrade libpurple-langUpgrade finch | Dec 12, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade pidgin | Nov 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2008 |
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