CVE-2009-1375: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1375: The PurpleCircBuffer implementation in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 does not properly maintain a cer...

The PurpleCircBuffer implementation in Pidgin (formerly Gaim) before 2.5.6 does not properly maintain a certain buffer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors involving the (1) XMPP or (2) Sametime protocol.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-1375 is a remote crash issue in Pidgin, formerly Gaim, before version 2.5.6. A flaw in its PurpleCircBuffer handling can let an attacker crash the chat client through XMPP or Sametime protocol handling. The available sources describe denial of service, not confirmed code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints or managed desktops still running Pidgin or Gaim before 2.5.6, especially where XMPP or Sametime accounts are configured. Modern environments are less likely exposed unless old distribution packages remain installed. Prioritize as legacy hygiene unless the business still uses affected Pidgin or Gaim clients. The expected impact is user disruption from client crashes, not server compromise based on available evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Pidgin or Gaim to version 2.5.6 or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from vendor advisories.; Remove unsupported legacy Pidgin or Gaim installations..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 26, 2009, 15:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2009-5597CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=500491CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2009-5583CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10829CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
FEDORA-2009-5552CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
pidgin-purplecircbuffer-dos(50683)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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