CVE-2007-6183 gtk2 vulnerable to Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message parameter of Ruby-GNOME 2 message dialogs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-6183?
CVE-2007-6183 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2007.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6183?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including gtk2. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gtk2 RubyGems | All versions | 0.17.0 |
gtk2 RubyGems | All versions | 0.17.0 |
Products include Ruby Gnome2 Ruby Gnome2.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6183?
Upgrade gtk2 to 0.17.0 or later.
Is CVE-2007-6183 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6183 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1431-1, DTSA-102-1, GHSA-xgj6-pgrm-x4r2.