CVE-2007-0999: Critical severity Gnome Ekiga vulnerability
Published Mar 10, 2007
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in Ekiga 2.0.3, and probably other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1006.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Gnome Ekiga<=2.0.3
Event History
Mar 10, 2007
CVE Published
07:19 PM
Mar 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0999?
CVE-2007-0999 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-0999?
To fix CVE-2007-0999, update Ekiga to version 2.0.4 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2007-0999?
CVE-2007-0999 affects Ekiga versions up to and including 2.0.3.
4
Can CVE-2007-0999 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0999 can be exploited remotely by attackers.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0999?
CVE-2007-0999 is classified as a format string vulnerability.