Details
Mu Security discovered a format string vulnerability in Ekiga. If a
user was running Ekiga and listening for incoming calls, a remote
attacker could send a crafted call request, and execute arbitrary code
with the user's privileges.
Mu Security discovered a format string vulnerability in Ekiga. If a
user was running Ekiga and listening for incoming calls, a remote
attacker could send a crafted call request, and execute arbitrary code
with the user's privileges.
Update instructions
After a standard system upgrade you need to restart Ekiga to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
6.10 edgy | ekiga – 2.0.3-0ubuntu3.1 | ||
6.06 dapper | ekiga – 2.0.1-0ubuntu6.1 | ||
5.10 breezy | gnomemeeting – 1.2.2-1ubuntu1.1 |
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