Gaim g_get_user_name function could disclose username

gaim-ggetusername-username-disclosure (13744) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Gaim could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the use of the g_get_user_name function in the irc.c file. A remote authenticated attacker could use this vulnerability to request the username of an arbitrary IRC user.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Gaim Project Gaim 0.72

Reported:

Nov 10, 2003

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