CVE-2019-25601: UltraVNC Launcher 1.2.2.4 Denial of Service Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 22, 2026
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Updated

UltraVNC Launcher 1.2.2.4 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Path vncviewer.exe property field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can input a 300-byte payload of repeated characters through the Properties dialog to trigger a denial of service condition.

Affected Software

1 affected component
UltraVNC UltraVNC Launcher=1.2.2.4

Event History

Mar 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 10, 58191
Event
via NVD·07:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25601?

CVE-2019-25601 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-25601?

To fix CVE-2019-25601, upgrade UltraVNC Launcher to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2019-25601 enable?

CVE-2019-25601 allows local attackers to crash the application by exploiting a buffer overflow.

4

Which software version is affected by CVE-2019-25601?

CVE-2019-25601 affects UltraVNC Launcher version 1.2.2.4.

5

Can CVE-2019-25601 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2019-25601 can only be exploited by local attackers due to the nature of the vulnerability.

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