CVE-2007-6411
CVE-2007-6411 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gadu-gadu Gadu-gadu Instant Messenger
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- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the HandleEmotsConfig function in the GG Client in Gadu-Gadu 7.7 Build 3669 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (gg.exe process crash) via a long string in an emots.txt file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6411?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the HandleEmotsConfig function in the GG Client in Gadu-Gadu 7.7 Build 3669 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (gg.exe process crash) via a long string in an emots.txt file.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6411?
- CVE-2007-6411 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6411 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6411?
- CVE-2007-6411 affects Gadu-gadu Gadu-gadu Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6411?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6411 published?
- CVE-2007-6411 was published on 2007-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3455
- http://vexillium.org/advisory_eng.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484077/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484086/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484105/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484119/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484122/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484126/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484607/100/0/threaded
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gadu-gadu:gadu-gadu_instant_messenger:7.7:build_3669:*:*:*:*:*:*
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