Description
decrypt_msg for the Gaim-Encryption GAIM plugin 1.15 and earlier does not properly validate a message length parameter, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a negative length, which overwrites arbitrary heap memory with a zero byte.
Product(s):
- Gaim-Encryption Gaim-Encryption 1.13
- Gaim-Encryption 1.14
- Gaim-Encryption 1.15
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0163, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0163 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.