CVE-2011-4922

CVE-2011-4922 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pidgin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4922?
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.
How severe is CVE-2011-4922?
CVE-2011-4922 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-4922 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4922?
CVE-2011-4922 primarily affects Pidgin. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4922?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4922 published?
CVE-2011-4922 was published on 2012-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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