CVE-2018-15361: Critical severity ultravnc vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2019
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Updated

UltraVNC revision 1198 has a buffer underflow vulnerability in VNC client code, which can potentially result in code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability has been fixed in revision 1199.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Uvnc Ultravnc<1.2.2.3

Event History

Mar 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15361?

CVE-2018-15361 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15361?

The vulnerability can be mitigated by upgrading to UltraVNC revision 1199 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-15361?

UltraVNC versions up to 1.2.2.3 are affected by CVE-2018-15361.

4

Can CVE-2018-15361 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-15361 is exploitable via network connectivity.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15361?

CVE-2018-15361 is identified as a buffer underflow vulnerability.

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