A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability.
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{
"product": "Pidgin",
"vendor": "Pidgin",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "2.10.11"
}
]
}
]