An exploitable out-of-bounds read exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT contact information sent from the server can result in memory disclosure.
Severity
CVSS 3.0
5.3 medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS
2.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 85% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)