cipher.c in the Cipher API in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.7.10 retains encryption-key data in process memory, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a core file or other representation of memory contents.
                
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| References | () http://hg.pidgin.im/pidgin/main/rev/8c850977cb42 - Exploit, Patch | |
| References | () http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/04/13 - | |
| References | () http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=50 - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18223 - | 
Information
                Published : 2012-08-08 10:26
Updated : 2025-04-11 00:51
NVD link : CVE-2011-4922
Mitre link : CVE-2011-4922
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-4922
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Products Affected
                pidgin
- pidgin
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-200
                        
            Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
