Description
Buffer overflow in markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted inline image in a message.
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 | 2.10.6-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | pidgin | 2.10.6-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | pidgin | 2.10.6-1 | — |
| Debian 6.0 | pidgin | 2.7.3-1+squeeze3 | DSA-2509-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | finch +9 | 2.7.9-5.el6.2 | RHSA-2012:1102 |
| RHEL 5 | finch +8 | 2.6.6-11.el5.4 | RHSA-2012:1102 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhel Productivity 5 | finch +8 | 2.6.6-11.el5.4 | RHSA-2012:1102 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2012:1102 Red Hat Security Advisory: pidgin security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-2509-1 pidgin - remote code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- SUSE-SU-2012:0890 vendor-advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/index.php?id=64
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17678 vdb-entry signature
- 50005 third-party-advisory
- MDVSA-2012:105 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2012:1102 vendor-advisory
- http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/ded93865ef42