CVE-2026-7828: UltraVNC repeater integer overflow in win_log malloc leading to heap overflow

Published Jul 1, 2026
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Updated

UltraVNC repeater through 1.8.2.2 contains an integer overflow in the HTTP request logging path. In repeater/webgui/settings.c:336, the winlog() function allocates list nodes via malloc(sizeof(struct LIST) + strlen(line)), where line is derived from HTTP request URIs. If strlen(line) is sufficiently large, the addition overflows to a value smaller than sizeof(struct LIST), causing a heap allocation smaller than required. The subsequent strcpy of the full string into the undersized allocation produces a heap buffer overflow. In the current implementation this overflow is bounded by the HTTP receive buffer size (WIRXBUFSIZE = 153600 bytes, well below SIZEMAX on 32-bit builds), limiting practical exploitability to a partial heap write. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the theoretical overflow path by sending a maximally-sized URI in an HTTP request to the repeater HTTP port.

Affected Software

2 affected components
UltraVNC UltraVNC Repeater<=1.8.2.2
Uvnc Ultravnc<=1.8.2.2

Event History

Jul 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7828?

The severity of CVE-2026-7828 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7828?

To fix CVE-2026-7828, upgrade to a version of UltraVNC Repeater that addresses the integer overflow vulnerability.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-7828?

The risk associated with CVE-2026-7828 is rated at 27, indicating a medium level of threat.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-7828?

CVE-2026-7828 is categorized as an integer overflow vulnerability leading to a possible heap overflow.

5

Which component of UltraVNC is affected by CVE-2026-7828?

CVE-2026-7828 affects the UltraVNC Repeater component, specifically in the HTTP request logging path.

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