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CVE-2012-2369 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-2369: Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in data that generates a log message.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-2369 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pidgin-otr→ fixed in3.2.1-1urgency: medium
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pidgin-otr

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pidgin-otr→ fixed in3.2.1-1urgency: medium
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pidgin-otr

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pidgin-otr→ fixed in3.2.1-1urgency: medium
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pidgin-otr
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