CVE-2019-8266: Critical severity ultravnc vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2019
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Updated

UltraVNC revision 1207 has multiple out-of-bounds access vulnerabilities connected with improper usage of ClientConnection::Copybuffer function in VNC client code, which can potentially result in code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. User interaction is required to trigger these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities have been fixed in revision 1208.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Uvnc Ultravnc<1.2.2.3

Event History

Mar 8, 2019
CVE Published
11:29 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8266?

CVE-2019-8266 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-8266?

To mitigate CVE-2019-8266, users should update UltraVNC to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2019-8266?

The risks of CVE-2019-8266 include potential code execution on the affected system via network connectivity.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2019-8266?

Users of UltraVNC versions up to 1.2.2.3 are affected by CVE-2019-8266.

5

Can CVE-2019-8266 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-8266 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable UltraVNC version is accessible.

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