CVE-2012-2369
high
CVSS v3
—
CVSS v2
7.5
VIR risk
7.5
Description
Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in data that generates a log message.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2369
Vendor advisory: secalert@redhat.com — http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/16/2
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 3.2.1-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 3.2.1-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 3.2.1-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 3.2.1-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| cypherpunks | pidgin-otr | {"endIncluding":"3.2.0"} | |
| pidgin | pidgin | | |
References
CWEs
CWE-134
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.