LOW
CVE-2016-2380
CWE-125Published: January 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An information leak exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent to the server could potentially result in an out-of-bounds read. A user could be convinced to enter a particular string which would then get converted incorrectly and could lead to a potential out-of-bounds read.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-2380 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
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http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=96Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0123/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
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http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=96Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0123/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-2380
CVSS Score3.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 6, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-2380 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.