CVE-2016-2380: canonical ubuntu_linux Out-of-bounds Read

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-2380 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in canonical ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

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

Description

An information leak exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent to the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. A user could be convinced to enter a particular string which would then get converted incorrectly and could lead to a potential out-of-bounds read.

• 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.