CVE-2014-6051: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 30, 2014
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Updated

Integer overflow in the MallocFrameBuffer function in vncviewer.c in L ...

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=6.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=6.5.z
Fedoraproject Fedora=20
Fedoraproject Fedora=21
LibVNCServer LibVNCServer<=0.9.9
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Oracle Solaris=11.3
debian/libvncserver
0.9.13+dfsg-2+deb11u10.9.14+dfsg-10.9.15+dfsg-1
debian/veyon
4.5.3+repack1-14.7.5+repack1-14.9.5+repack1-2

Event History

Sep 30, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:05 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:09 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2014-6051?

CVE-2014-6051 is an integer overflow vulnerability in LibVNCServer 0.9.9 and earlier versions.

2

How does CVE-2014-6051 affect the software?

CVE-2014-6051 allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-6051?

LibVNCServer versions 0.9.9 and earlier are affected by CVE-2014-6051.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6051?

CVE-2014-6051 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10.

5

How can I fix CVE-2014-6051?

Update to LibVNCServer version 1.0.0 or later.

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