CVE-2007-1007: Critical severity Ekiga Ekiga vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2007
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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 gnomemeetingloginsert function.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Ekiga Ekiga=1.0.2
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0

Event History

Feb 20, 2007
CVE Published
05:28 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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