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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: certcc
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T00:25:14.526Z
Reserved: 2016-04-27T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-4323

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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-01-06T21:59:01.523
Modified: 2024-11-21T02:51:51.880
Link: CVE-2016-4323
