CVE-2015-2059: The stringprep_utf8_to_ucs4 function in libin before 1.31, as used in jabberd2, allows context-dependent at...

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This flaw can let an attacker who can feed malformed UTF-8 text into affected processing read memory from the system. The public record links it to libidn before 1.31, including use through jabberd2. Business urgency depends on whether exposed messaging or identity-string processing services still use the old library. Likely exposure is limited to systems running libidn before 1.31, especially jabberd2 deployments or distribution packages covered by Fedora, Debian, openSUSE, and Ubuntu advisories. Confirm actual exposure by package version and service reachability. Treat as a targeted remediation item, not an all-hands emergency, unless internet-facing jabberd2 or old libidn packages are present. Prioritize legacy Linux systems and unsupported hosts first. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with libidn before 1.31 or jabberd2 packages.; Apply vendor updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Upgrade to libidn 1.31 or a vendor-fixed package where supported..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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