What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4323?

CVE-2016-4323 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-4323?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-4323. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-4323?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-4323. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Pidgin CVE-2016-4323

LOW

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2017-01-06 cret@cert.org

Path Traversal Pidgin Ubuntu Linux Debian Linux

3.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.7 LOW

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 06, 2017 - 21:59 cve.org

LOW 3.7

DescriptionCVE.org

A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability. Affected products include: Pidgin, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.