CVE-2021-34859: TeamViewer TVS File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TeamViewer 15.16.8.0. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TVS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13697.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TeamViewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TVS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TeamViewer TeamViewer
TeamViewer TeamViewer=15.16.8.0

Event History

Oct 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 2, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34859?

CVE-2021-34859 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TeamViewer 15.16.8.0.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file, requiring user interaction.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34859?

CVE-2021-34859 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

4

Which software versions are affected?

TeamViewer 15.16.8.0 is the affected version for this vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-34859?

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of TeamViewer and apply any available patches from the vendor.

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