CVE-2015-8833: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8833: Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messag...

Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 4.0.2 for Pidgin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the "Authenticate buddy" menu item.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-8833 affects the Pidgin OTR messaging plugin before 4.0.2. A memory handling flaw tied to the Authenticate buddy feature could let a remote attacker execute code in the context of a vulnerable Pidgin user. Exposure is limited to systems using the vulnerable pidgin-otr plugin. Organizations are likely exposed only where Pidgin users have the Off-the-Record Messaging pidgin-otr plugin installed below 4.0.2, including older Linux distribution packages. Treat this as a targeted legacy-client risk. Prioritize remediation if Pidgin OTR is used in the environment; otherwise document non-exposure and monitor for unsupported installations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade pidgin-otr to 4.0.2 or a vendor-patched distribution package.; Apply relevant Debian, SUSE, Gentoo, or other Linux distribution security updates.; Disable or remove pidgin-otr where upgrades cannot be completed promptly..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 8, 2016, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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[OTR-users] 20160309 New releases of libotr (4.1.1) and pidgin-otr (4.0.2) availableCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://bugs.otr.im/projects/pidgin-otr/repository/revisions/aaf551b9dd5cbba8c4abaa3d4dc7ead860efef94CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.otr.im/issues/128CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.otr.im/issues/88CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/39-Heap-use-after-free-in-Pidgin-OTR-plugin-CVE-2015-8833.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
GLSA-201701-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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