CVE-2012-2369: Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OT

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-2369?

pidgin-otr: upgrade to newer than 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-2369 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2369 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-2369 affect?

CVE-2012-2369 affects pidgin-otr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 i

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2012-2369 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pidgin-otr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2012-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: cypherpunks

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-05-23 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cypherpunks pidgin-otr UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pidgin-otr || rpm -q pidgin-otr || pidgin-otr --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pidgin-otr

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pidgin-otr

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-2369?

pidgin-otr: upgrade to newer than 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2369 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2369 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-2369 affect?

CVE-2012-2369 affects pidgin-otr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 i

How urgent is CVE-2012-2369?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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