CVE-2018-14333: Infoleak

Published Jul 17, 2018
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Updated

TeamViewer through 13.1.1548 stores a password in Unicode format within TeamViewer.exe process memory between "[00 88] and "[00 00 00]" delimiters, which might make it easier for attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an unattended workstation on which TeamViewer has disconnected but remains running.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TeamViewer TeamViewer<=13.1.1548
VISAM VBASE Pro-RT/ Server-RT (Web Remote)=11.6.0.6

Event History

Jul 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-14333?

CVE-2018-14333 is a vulnerability in TeamViewer versions up to 13.1.1548 that stores a password in Unicode format within the TeamViewer.exe process memory, making it easier for attackers to obtain sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2018-14333 impact TeamViewer?

CVE-2018-14333 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords, by leveraging an unattended workstation where TeamViewer has disconnected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14333?

The severity of CVE-2018-14333 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-14333?

To fix CVE-2018-14333, users should update their TeamViewer software to a version higher than 13.1.1548.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14333?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-14333 on the GitHub page: https://github.com/vah13/extractTVpasswords

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