Vulnerability in LibVNCServer TextChat Processing
CVE-2020-14405

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Key Information:

Vendor: Libvnc Project
Status: Libvncserver
Vendor: CVE Published:; 17 June 2020

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What is CVE-2020-14405?

An issue has been found in LibVNCServer that pertains to the TextChat feature, which does not impose restrictions on the size of chat messages. This oversight allows for buffer overflow conditions that may lead to exploitation, potentially compromising the application's ability to handle data securely. Users of versions prior to 0.9.13 are encouraged to update promptly to enhance security and prevent potential risks.