CVE-2013-6483: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-6483: The XMPP protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.8 does not properly determine whether the from...

The XMPP protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.8 does not properly determine whether the from address in an iq reply is consistent with the to address in an iq request, which allows remote attackers to spoof iq traffic or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted reply.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 17:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Pidgin/libpurple’s XMPP handling before 2.10.8. A remote party could make some XMPP replies look inconsistent with the original request, enabling spoofed IQ traffic or crashing the client. Business impact is mainly disruption and trust risk in legacy chat clients, not server compromise based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running Pidgin/libpurple before 2.10.8 with the XMPP protocol plugin in use. Organizations using distro-packaged Pidgin from 2014-era systems should verify vendor patch status. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs beyond the Pidgin/libpurple description. Set a normal-to-raised remediation priority for environments with legacy Pidgin/XMPP use. The issue can disrupt users and undermine message trust, but the provided evidence does not support active exploitation or critical enterprise-wide impact. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Pidgin/libpurple to 2.10.8 or a vendor-fixed package.; Check Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, or openSUSE advisories for supported patched builds.; Remove or disable legacy Pidgin/XMPP clients where no patch path exists..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 6, 2014, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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