Title: Ekiga Softphone gm_main_window_flash_message() Format String
Info
Disclosure
Feb 13, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Ekiga softphone contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity. This issue is caused due to a format string error within the 'gm_main_window_flash_message()' function in src/endpoints/urlhandler.cpp, src/endpoints/manager.cpp and src/endpoints/sip.cpp.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.0.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.