Description
cipher.c in the Cipher API in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.7.10 retains encryption-key data in process memory, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a core file or other representation of memory contents.
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 | pidgin | 2.7.11-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | pidgin | 2.7.11-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | pidgin | 2.7.11-1 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | finch +9 | 2.7.9-3.el6 | RHSA-2011:0616 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2011:0616 Red Hat Security Advisory: pidgin security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026