CVE-2018-7225: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 19, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in LibVNCServer through 0.9.11. rfbProcessClientNormalMessage() in rfbserver.c does not sanitize msg.cct.length, leading to access to uninitialized and potentially sensitive data or possibly unspecified other impact (e.g., an integer overflow) via specially crafted VNC packets.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Libvncserver Project Libvncserver<=0.9.11
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
debian/libvncserver
0.9.13+dfsg-2+deb11u10.9.14+dfsg-1+deb12u10.9.15+dfsg-1+deb13u10.9.15+dfsg-6
debian/tightvnc
1:1.3.10-31:1.3.10-71:1.3.10-91:1.3.10-11
debian/vino
3.22.0-6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libvncserver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.9.13+dfsg-2+deb11u1Fixed in 0.9.14+dfsg-1+deb12u1Fixed in 0.9.15+dfsg-1+deb13u1Fixed in 0.9.15+dfsg-6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tightvnc to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.3.10-3Fixed in 1:1.3.10-7Fixed in 1:1.3.10-9Fixed in 1:1.3.10-11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vino to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.22.0-6

Event History

Feb 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:09 PM
Description
Jul 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:47 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7225?

CVE-2018-7225 is a vulnerability in LibVNCServer that allows access to uninitialized and potentially sensitive data.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7225?

CVE-2018-7225 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2018-7225 impact affected software?

CVE-2018-7225 can lead to access to uninitialized and potentially sensitive data or unspecified other impact.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7225?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-7225 on the GitHub page and the Debian security tracker.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2018-7225?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2018-7225 is CWE-190.

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