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Updated pidgin packages has been released for Debian 7 LTS



Package : pidgin
Version : 2.10.10-1~deb7u3
CVE ID : CVE-2017-2640

It was discovered that an invalid XML file can trigger an out-of-bound
memory access in Pidgin, a multi-protocol instant messaging client,
when it is sent by a malicious server. This might lead to a crash or,
in some extreme cases, to remote code execution in the client-side.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
2.10.10-1~deb7u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your pidgin packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
  Pidgin security update for Debian 7 LTS