Heap Buffer Overflow in TightVNC Affecting Code Version 1.3.10
CVE-2019-15679

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Kaspersky
Status
Tightvnc
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2019

Summary

TightVNC version 1.3.10 is susceptible to a heap buffer overflow in the InitialiseRFBConnection function, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely through network connections, posing serious security risks to systems running this version of TightVNC.

Affected Version(s)

TightVNC 1.3.10

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/12/10/5
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg0...
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-47889...
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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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