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CVE-2005-2370: Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other p...

Multiple "memory alignment errors" in libgadu, as used in ekg before 1.6rc2, Gaim before 1.5.0, and other packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bus error) on certain architectures such as SPARC via an incoming message.

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This old vulnerability affects software using libgadu, including ekg and Gaim. A crafted incoming message could crash affected clients on some CPU architectures, causing denial of service. The available record does not show active exploitation or data theft impact. Exposure is most plausible in legacy environments still running old Gadu-Gadu clients, libgadu-linked applications, or archived Linux distributions on alignment-sensitive architectures such as SPARC. Treat as a legacy availability risk. It is not a broad modern emergency, but affected old messaging software should be upgraded or retired because a remote message can crash clients. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ekg to 1.6rc2 or later where still deployed.; Upgrade Gaim to 1.5.0 or later where still deployed.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, or Fedora security updates..

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