CVE-2007-6183: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-6183: Format string vulnerability in the mdiag_initialize function in gtk/src/rbgtkmessagedialog.c in Ruby-GNOME...

Format string vulnerability in the mdiag_initialize function in gtk/src/rbgtkmessagedialog.c in Ruby-GNOME 2 (aka Ruby/Gnome2) 0.16.0, and SVN versions before 20071127, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the message parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2007-6183 affects Ruby-GNOME2 message dialog handling. A crafted message could trigger a format string bug and, depending on application context, allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is mainly for legacy systems still running Ruby-GNOME2 0.16.0 or pre-20071127 SVN builds. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Ruby desktop or GUI applications using Ruby-GNOME2 0.16.0 or older SVN snapshots. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain obsolete Ruby-GNOME2 packages from older distributions or archived builds. Treat as high priority only where legacy Ruby-GNOME2 is present. Most organizations should handle this through legacy asset review and package remediation rather than emergency response, because active exploitation is not evidenced in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Ruby-GNOME2 0.16.0 or pre-20071127 SVN builds.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from Gentoo, Fedora, Debian, or Mandriva.; Check Ruby-GNOME2 project or vendor guidance before relying on source builds..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 30, 2007, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2007-4216CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=402871CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
FEDORA-2007-4229CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
rubygnome2-mdiaginitialize-format-string(38757)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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