CVE-2007-1007: Format string vulnerability in GnomeMeeting 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...

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This is an old GnomeMeeting flaw where a remote party could put special formatting text in a name field and crash the application. The CVE also says arbitrary code execution may be possible, but the provided sources do not include CVSS, CWE, or exploit evidence. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux systems still running GnomeMeeting 1.0.2 or earlier, including vendor-packaged distributions from the 2007 era. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless obsolete packages remain installed. Prioritize cleanup if legacy Linux desktops or archived builds remain in use. This is not KEV-listed, but remote crash impact and possible code execution make unpatched obsolete installations unacceptable in managed environments. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed GnomeMeeting versions and vendor package names.; Apply the relevant Linux vendor advisory update where still available.; Remove obsolete GnomeMeeting installations if no supported update exists..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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