Pidgin contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered the 'purple_base64_decode()' function's return value is not validated properly, which may be exploited to cause a NULL pointer dereference error via crafted Base64 encoded messages, resulting in a loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.7.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
