CVE-2014-3775: libgadu before 1.11.4 and 1.12.0 before 1.12.0-rc3, as used in Pidgin and other products, allows remote Gadu-G

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-3775?

libgadu: upgrade to newer than 1.11.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-3775 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3775 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-2014-3775 affect?

CVE-2014-3775 affects libgadu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libgadu before 1.11.4 and 1.12.0 before 1.12.0-rc3, as used in Pidgin and other products, allows remote Gadu-Gadu file relay servers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-3775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting libgadu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libgadu before 1.11.4 and 1.12.0 before 1.12.0-rc3, as used in Pidgin and other products, allows remote Gadu-Gadu file relay servers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2014-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libgadu

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-22 11:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libgadu libgadu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.11.4 · 1.12.0 rc1 · 1.12.0 rc2 · 1.12.0 rc3

Fixed in: newer than 1.11.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libgadu || rpm -q libgadu || libgadu --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.11.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libgadu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libgadu

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-3775?

libgadu: upgrade to newer than 1.11.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3775 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3775 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-2014-3775 affect?

CVE-2014-3775 affects libgadu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libgadu before 1.11.4 and 1.12.0 before 1.12.0-rc3, as used in Pidgin and other products, allows remote Gadu-Gadu file relay servers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3775?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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