CVE-2008-2956: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2956: Memory leak in Pidgin 2.0.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...

Memory leak in Pidgin 2.0.0, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via malformed XML documents. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the upstream vendor, who states: "I was never able to identify a scenario under which a problem occurred and the original reporter wasn't able to supply any sort of reproduction details."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old CVE describes a possible memory leak in Pidgin 2.0.0 that could let a remote party exhaust memory and disrupt the client. The issue is explicitly disputed by upstream because no reliable problem scenario or reproduction details were provided. Exposure is most plausible in environments still running legacy Pidgin 2.0.0 or distribution packages tied to the cited Gaim/Pidgin advisories. The bundle does not prove broader affected versions. Treat as low operational priority unless legacy Pidgin or Gaim remains deployed. The main task is hygiene: find and retire obsolete clients rather than launch an emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory any legacy Pidgin or Gaim installations.; Check Pidgin and distribution advisories for applicable package guidance.; Upgrade or retire unsupported legacy messaging clients where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 1, 2008, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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