CVE-2014-8241: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Oct 10 2014(Updated: )
This issue was discovered by Tim Waugh of Red Hat. Tigervnc is affected by same thing as in <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-6052">CVE-2014-6052</a>. A NULL pointer dereference flaw was reported in tigervnc. A malicious VNC server could use this flaw to cause a client to crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tiger | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/278
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/300
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70390
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1151312
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2233.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-6052
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=946490&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=946490&action=edit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8241?
CVE-2014-8241 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8241?
To fix CVE-2014-8241, you need to update the TigerVNC package to a version that addresses the NULL pointer dereference flaw.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-8241?
CVE-2014-8241 affects multiple TigerVNC installations and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8241?
CVE-2014-8241 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to client crashes.
Can a malicious VNC server exploit CVE-2014-8241?
Yes, a malicious VNC server can exploit CVE-2014-8241 to crash the connected client.
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