CVE-2007-1007
First published: Tue Feb 20 2007(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in GnomeMeeting 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the name, which is not properly handled in a call to the gnomemeeting_log_insert function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ekiga | =1.0.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=229266
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0086.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24185
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1262
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-426-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24379
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_9_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25119
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:045
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24284
- http://osvdb.org/32083
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11776
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1007?
CVE-2007-1007 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1007?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1007, users should upgrade to the latest version of GnomeMeeting or ensure that appropriate patches are applied.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-1007?
CVE-2007-1007 affects GnomeMeeting 1.0.2 and earlier versions, as well as several versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Can CVE-2007-1007 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2007-1007 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to improper handling of format strings.
Is there a way to identify if I am vulnerable to CVE-2007-1007?
You can determine if you are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1007 by checking if you are using GnomeMeeting 1.0.2 or earlier, or affected versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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