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Multiple Vendor libpurple MSN Protocol SLP Message Heap Overflow Vulnerability

ZDI-09-031: June 8th, 2009

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Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems with vulnerable installations of messaging applications that make use of the libpurple library. User interaction is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists in the implementation of the MSN protocol, specifically the handling of SLP messages. The function msn_slplink_process_msg() fails to properly validate an offset value specified in the SLP packet. By providing a specific value, an attacker can overflow a heap buffer resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Vendor Response

Adium states:


Pidgin has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:

Disclosure Timeline

    2009-02-25 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
    2009-06-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

This vulnerability was discovered by:
    Loic VALBON