The msn_httpconn_parse_data function in httpconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.0 does not properly handle HTTP 100 responses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect memory access and application crash) via vectors involving a crafted server message.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade pidgin | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade pidgin | Nov 8, 2024 | Aug 29, 2011 |
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