# CVE-2011-4939: The pidgin\_conv\_chat\_rename\_user function in gtkconv.c in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL po

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The pidgin_conv_chat_rename_user function in gtkconv.c in Pidgin before 2.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by changing a nickname while in an XMPP chat room.

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18406
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:029
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/14392
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/diff/10ead4688e3af4132d454fa3bc241480500651c9/with/d1d77da56217f3a083e1d459bef054db9f1d5699/pidgin/gtkconv.c
- http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=60
- http://developer.pidgin.im/viewmtn/revision/info/d1d77da56217f3a083e1d459bef054db9f1d5699

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