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Multiple integer overflows in the msn_slplink_process_msg functions in the MSN protocol handler in (1) libpurple/protocols/msn/slplink.c and (2) libpurple/protocols/msnp9/slplink.c in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 on 32-bit platforms allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SLP message with a crafted offset value, leading to buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-2927.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade pidgin-develUpgrade libpurple-perlUpgrade finch-develUpgrade pidgin-perlUpgrade pidginUpgrade libpurple-develUpgrade libpurple-tclUpgrade libpurpleUpgrade finch | Dec 1, 2016 | May 26, 2009 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade pidgin | Jul 30, 2024 | May 26, 2009 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade libpurpleUpgrade finchUpgrade pidgin | Dec 10, 2025 | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-im/pidgin. | Oct 30, 2017 | May 26, 2009 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade pidgin-develUpgrade finchUpgrade pidginUpgrade libpurpleUpgrade libpurple-develUpgrade libpurple-langUpgrade finch-devel | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade gaimUpgrade pidgin | Nov 8, 2024 | May 26, 2009 |
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