Description
The process_chat_input function in TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a YES message without a newline character, which triggers a NULL dereference.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | tintin++ | 1.97.9-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | tintin++ | 1.97.9-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | tintin++ | 1.97.9-2 | — |
References
- GLSA-201111-07 vendor-advisory
- 3632 third-party-advisory
- 28833 third-party-advisory
- 27660 vdb-entry
- 20080206 Chat vulnerabilities in TinTin++ 1.97.9 mailing-list
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/rintintin-adv.txt
- ADV-2008-0449 vdb-entry