Multiple buffer overflows in Gaim before 0.82 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Rich Text Format (RTF) messages, (2) a long hostname for the local system as obtained from DNS, or (3) a long URL that is not properly handled by the URL decoder.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade ko-gaimUpgrade gaimUpgrade ru-gaimUpgrade ja-gaim | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-im/gaim. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 20, 2004 |
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