How severe is CVE-2007-1006?

CVE-2007-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1006?

CVE-2007-1006 affects Ekiga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-1006 published?

CVE-2007-1006 was published on 2007-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1006

CVE-2007-1006 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ekiga with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Ekiga
Published: 2007-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the gm_main_window_flash_message function in Ekiga before 2.0.5 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Q.931 SETUP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1006?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the gm_main_window_flash_message function in Ekiga before 2.0.5 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Q.931 SETUP packet.
How severe is CVE-2007-1006?: CVE-2007-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1006?: CVE-2007-1006 affects Ekiga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1006 published?: CVE-2007-1006 was published on 2007-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ekiga:ekiga:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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