CVE-2016-2378 | Pidgin up to 2.10.x MXIT get_utf8_string memory corruption (USN-3031-1 / ID 175786)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Pidgin up to 2.10.x. This vulnerability affects the function get_utf8_string of the component MXIT Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2378. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.