CVE-2012-1257
CVE-2012-1257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pidgin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Pidgin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pidgin 2.10.0 uses DBUS for certain cleartext communication, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a dbus session monitor.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1257?
- Pidgin 2.10.0 uses DBUS for certain cleartext communication, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a dbus session monitor.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1257?
- CVE-2012-1257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2012-1257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1257?
- CVE-2012-1257 affects Pidgin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1257 published?
- CVE-2012-1257 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pidgin:pidgin:2.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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