Heap Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in LibVNC Server Code
CVE-2018-15127

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Libvnc Project

Status
Libvnc
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2018

What is CVE-2018-15127?

The vulnerability in LibVNC allows for a heap out-of-bounds write in the server code related to the file transfer extension. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on a remote system, compromising the integrity and security of affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

LibVNC commit 502821828ed00b4a2c4bef90683d0fd88ce495de

References

https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4383
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg0...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisori...
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EPSS Score

15% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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