CVE-2012-3374

CVE-2012-3374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pidgin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted inline image in a message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3374?
Buffer overflow in markup.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted inline image in a message.
How severe is CVE-2012-3374?
CVE-2012-3374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-3374 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3374?
CVE-2012-3374 primarily affects Pidgin. In total, 49 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3374?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3374 published?
CVE-2012-3374 was published on 2012-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (49)

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