How severe is CVE-2007-6409?

CVE-2007-6409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6409?

CVE-2007-6409 affects Gadu-gadu Gadu-gadu Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6409 published?

CVE-2007-6409 was published on 2007-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6409

CVE-2007-6409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gadu-gadu Gadu-gadu Instant Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Gadu-gadu Gadu-gadu Instant Messenger
Published: 2007-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The gg protocol handler in Gadu-Gadu, when this product is installed but not running, does not properly handle the skin attribute, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via unspecified network traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6409?: The gg protocol handler in Gadu-Gadu, when this product is installed but not running, does not properly handle the skin attribute, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via unspecified network traffic.
How severe is CVE-2007-6409?: CVE-2007-6409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6409?: CVE-2007-6409 affects Gadu-gadu Gadu-gadu Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6409 published?: CVE-2007-6409 was published on 2007-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gadu-gadu:gadu-gadu_instant_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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