Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the mdiag_initialize function in gtk/src/rbgtkmessagedialog.c in Ruby-GNOME 2 (aka Ruby/Gnome2) 0.16.0, and SVN versions before 20071127, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Gnome2 | Ruby Gnome2 | 0.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=453689
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200623
- http://em386.blogspot.com/2007/11/your-favorite-better-than-c-scripting.html
- http://osvdb.org/40774
- http://ruby-gnome2.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/ruby-gnome2/ruby-gnome2/trunk/gtk/Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27825
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27975
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28060
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-09.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3407
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1431
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:033
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484240/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26616
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6183?
CVE-2007-6183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the mdiag_initialize function in gtk/src/rbgtkmessagedialog.c in Ruby-GNOME 2 (aka Ruby/Gnome2) 0.16.0, and SVN versions before 20071127, allows context-dependent attack...
How severe is CVE-2007-6183?
CVE-2007-6183 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby Gnome2 Ruby Gnome2.