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CVE-2012-2369 affects the pidgin-otr plugin used for Off-the-Record messaging in Pidgin. A specially crafted message that reaches logging could trigger a format string flaw and may allow code execution. Business impact is limited to environments still running old pidgin-otr versions, but affected endpoints should be upgraded or removed. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops or servers running Pidgin with the pidgin-otr plugin before version 3.2.1, including distribution packages referenced by Debian, Gentoo, and SUSE advisories. Prioritize remediation where Pidgin with OTR is still present. The vulnerability is old, but the stated impact is code execution, so unmanaged legacy clients create avoidable endpoint risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade pidgin-otr to version 3.2.1 or later.; Apply fixed Debian, Gentoo, or SUSE packages where applicable.; Remove or disable pidgin-otr where it is no longer required..
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