CVE-2008-5660 describes a format string vulnerability in the vinagre_utils_show_error function within Vinagre versions 0.5.x before 0.5.2 and 2.x before 2.24.2. This flaw could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into a crafted URI or VNC server response. With a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium), this vulnerability has a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, a Proof-of-Concept exploit (EDB-7401) exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.23.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.23.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.23.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:vinagre:2.23.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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