CVE-2024-42049: Infoleak
Published Jul 28, 2024
·Updated
TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.
Affected Software
1 affected component
TightVNC TightVNC Server for Windows<2.8.84
Event History
Jul 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 9, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
06:24 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42049?
CVE-2024-42049 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access via the control pipe.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-42049?
To remediate CVE-2024-42049, upgrade TightVNC Server for Windows to version 2.8.84 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42049?
CVE-2024-42049 is a network access vulnerability that allows attackers to connect to the control pipe.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-42049?
Users of TightVNC Server for Windows versions prior to 2.8.84 are affected by CVE-2024-42049.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2024-42049?
The impact of CVE-2024-42049 includes the possibility of unauthorized control over the TightVNC server.