CVE-2022-1736: Critical severity Gnome gnome-remote-desktop vulnerability
Published Jan 31, 2025
·Updated
Last updated 25 August 2025
Other sources
Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.
— MITRE
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome gnome-remote-desktop=42.1.1
Gnome gnome-remote-desktop=42.1.1-1
Gnome gnome-remote-desktop=42.1.1-2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=22.04
debian/gnome-remote-desktop<=0.1.9-5
43.3-148.1-448.2-1
Event History
Jan 31, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 26, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:13 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:16 PM
Description
Sep 19, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:18 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1736?
CVE-2022-1736 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized remote access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-1736?
To fix CVE-2022-1736, disable Remote Desktop Sharing in the gnome-control-center settings.
3
Which versions of gnome-remote-desktop are affected by CVE-2022-1736?
CVE-2022-1736 affects versions of gnome-remote-desktop up to 0.1.9-5.
4
What impact does CVE-2022-1736 have on system security?
CVE-2022-1736 allows remote access by default, potentially compromising system security if not addressed.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1736?
Yes, a patch is available that can be applied to prevent the default enabling of Remote Desktop Sharing.