Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in TigerVNC Software by Cendio
CVE-2019-15692

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Kaspersky
Status
Tigervnc
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 December 2019

Summary

TigerVNC versions earlier than 1.10.1 are susceptible to a heap buffer overflow, stemming from inadequate value checks within the CopyRectDecoder function. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through network connectivity.

Affected Version(s)

TigerVNC 1.10.0

References

https://github.com/CendioOssman/tigervnc/commit/996356b6c...
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https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/releases/tag/v1.10.1
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/20/2
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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