A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability. External references: http://www.talosintel.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/ http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97