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RHSA-2009%3A1218

RHSA-2009%3A1218 PUBLISHED

Updated pidgin packages that fix a security issue are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, and 5. This update has been rated as having critical security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)
pidgin
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications (v. 5 server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4
finch
Red Hat Desktop version 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3
libpurple
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4

Timeline

  • Aug 18, 2009 CVE Published
  • Nov 21, 2025 CVE Updated
  • Apr 26, 2026 Distribution Patch
  • Apr 26, 2026 Distribution Patch
  • Apr 26, 2026 Security Advisory
  • Apr 26, 2026 Security Advisory
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