How severe is CVE-2008-5660?

CVE-2008-5660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5660?

CVE-2008-5660 primarily affects Gnome Vinagre. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5660?

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

When was CVE-2008-5660 published?

CVE-2008-5660 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5660

CVE-2008-5660 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Vinagre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Gnome Vinagre
Published: 2008-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the vinagre_utils_show_error function (src/vinagre-utils.c) in Vinagre 0.5.x before 0.5.2 and 2.x before 2.24.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a crafted URI or VNC server response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5660?: Format string vulnerability in the vinagre_utils_show_error function (src/vinagre-utils.c) in Vinagre 0.5.x before 0.5.2 and 2.x before 2.24.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a crafted URI or VNC server response.
How severe is CVE-2008-5660?: CVE-2008-5660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5660?: CVE-2008-5660 primarily affects Gnome Vinagre. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5660?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5660 published?: CVE-2008-5660 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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