CVE-2010-1624: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1624: The msn_emoticon_msg function in slp.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.7.0 allow...

The msn_emoticon_msg function in slp.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.7.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a custom emoticon in a malformed SLP message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-1624 is a legacy Pidgin/libpurple issue where a malformed MSN custom-emoticon message can crash the messaging application. The known impact is denial of service to the client, not data theft or system takeover. Business urgency is mainly for environments still running Pidgin before 2.7.0 with MSN protocol support enabled. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Pidgin/libpurple installations before 2.7.0 using the MSN protocol plugin. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old desktop messaging clients remain installed or packaged in managed images. Low priority for most modern organizations. Prioritize only if legacy Pidgin/libpurple clients remain in use, especially where application crashes could disrupt support, operations, or regulated communications. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Pidgin/libpurple to version 2.7.0 or later where available.; Apply vendor packages from Red Hat, Ubuntu, Mandriva, or your distribution maintainer.; Disable or remove the MSN protocol plugin where it is not needed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2010, 19:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=589973CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
pidgin-slp-packets-dos(58559)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:18547CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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