CVE-2010-5304: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Feb 05 2020(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the way LibVNCServer before 0.9.9 handled certain ClientCutText message. A remote attacker could use this flaw to crash the VNC server by sending a specially crafted ClientCutText message from a VNC client.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libvncserver Project Libvncserver | <0.9.9 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =19 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140219.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-September/139445.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/139654.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/139814.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/639
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/23/6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this flaw?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2010-5304.
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5304?
The severity of CVE-2010-5304 is high (7 out of 10).
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Libvncserver Project Libvncserver version 0.9.9 and Fedora versions 19, 20, and 21.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
A remote attacker can crash the VNC server by sending a specially crafted ClientCutText message from a VNC client.
How can I fix CVE-2010-5304?
Upgrade to Libvncserver version 0.9.9 or apply the appropriate patch provided by the vendor.
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