A remote overflow exists in Gaim. Gaim fails to check that a received URL is shorter than 2048 bytes resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can compromise the system resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.82 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
