CVE-2016-2372: An information leak exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin.

Security readout for executives and security teams

Pidgin 2.10.11 can mishandle malformed MXIT file-transfer data. An attacker positioned as a malicious user, server, or man-in-the-middle could crash the client or cause memory contents to be copied into a transferred file. Business impact is mainly confidentiality exposure and availability disruption for users relying on affected Pidgin/MXIT workflows. Exposure appears limited to environments running Pidgin 2.10.11 with MXIT protocol use. Systems without Pidgin, without MXIT accounts, or without affected legacy deployments are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied sources. Treat as a targeted legacy-client risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Remediate where affected Pidgin/MXIT use exists, especially in sensitive user groups. If MXIT is not used, document non-exposure and move on. Mitigation focus: Check Pidgin and distribution advisories for fixed packages before relying on version assumptions.; Update affected Pidgin installations through trusted vendor or OS package channels.; Disable or avoid MXIT use where it is not required..

Prepared

Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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