CVE-2013-0272

CVE-2013-0272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pidgin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 http.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.7 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0272?
Buffer overflow in http.c in the MXit protocol plugin in libpurple in Pidgin before 2.10.7 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2013-0272?
CVE-2013-0272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0272 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0272?
CVE-2013-0272 primarily affects Pidgin. In total, 51 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0272?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0272 published?
CVE-2013-0272 was published on 2013-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (51)

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