Format string vulnerability in Ekiga 2.0.3, and probably other versions, allows remote…
Priority MEDIUM 46Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.03468 89th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2007:0087 Released 2007-03-14 · Red Hat rating Criticalekiga security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) ekiga-2.0.2-7.0.2, ekiga-2.0.2-7.0.2.i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications (v. 5 server) ekiga-2.0.2-7.0.2, ekiga-2.0.2-7.0.2.i386
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0087 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Optional Productivity Applications (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0087 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-0999
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-354f-2r9x-7fwx
References
Advisory 3
Sources
- CVE-2007-0999 · CVE Program
- CVE-2007-0999 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-354f-2r9x-7fwx · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2007-0999 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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