10.0CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Double free vulnerability in the XML parser in Trillian before 3.1.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML expression, related to the "IMG SRC ID."
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=404
blog.ceruleanstudios.com
http://osvdb.org/50473
osvdb.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/33001
secunia.com
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Timeline
Published
Dec 9, 2008
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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