CVE-2016-2366
CWE-125Published: January 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent via the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. A malicious server or an attacker who intercepts the network traffic can send invalid data to trigger this vulnerability and cause a crash.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-2366 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-2366 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts