KLA10448
Multiple Pidgin vulnerabilities

Multiple serious vulnerabilities have been found in Pidgin. Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to cause denial of service, obtain sensitive information and write local files.

Below is a complete list of vulnerabilities

1. Vectors related to Jabber protocol can be exploited remotely via a specially designed XMPP message;
2. Improper SSL consider can be exploited remotely via a specially designed certificate;
3. Vectors related to MXit protocol can be exploited remotely via a specially designed certificate;
4. Vectors related to Novell GroupWise protocol can be exploited remotely via a specially designed server message;
5. A path traversal vulnerability can be exploited remotely via specially designed smiley theme.

Pidgin versions earlier than 2.10.10

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