7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-7872

First published: Tue Jun 09 2015(Updated: )

Comodo GeekBuddy before 4.18.121 does not restrict access to the VNC server, which allows local users to gain privileges by connecting to the server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Comodo GeekBuddy<=4.18.120

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-7872?

    CVE-2014-7872 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-7872?

    To fix CVE-2014-7872, users should upgrade to Comodo GeekBuddy version 4.18.121 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-7872?

    CVE-2014-7872 affects local users of Comodo GeekBuddy versions prior to 4.18.121.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-7872?

    CVE-2014-7872 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to unrestricted access to the VNC server.

  • Can CVE-2014-7872 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2014-7872 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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