CVE-2016-2374: canonical ubuntu_linux Out-of-bounds Read

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-2374 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in canonical ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 3.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 06-01-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT MultiMX message sent via the server can result in an out-of-bounds write leading to memory disclosure and code execution.

• CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.