REDHAT-BUG-1151307: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 10, 2014
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This issue was discovered by Tim Waugh of Red Hat. Tigervnc is affected by same thing as in CVE-2014-6051. Integer overflaw leading to a heap-based buffer overflow was found in the way screen sizes were handled. A Malicious VNC server could use this flaw to cause a client to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code on the client.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Red Hat TigerVNC
Event History
Oct 10, 2014
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1151307?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1151307 is considered critical due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1151307?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1151307, update to the latest version of Red Hat Tigervnc.
3
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1151307?
Red Hat Tigervnc is the software affected by the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1151307.
4
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1151307?
REDHAT-BUG-1151307 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Who discovered REDHAT-BUG-1151307?
REDHAT-BUG-1151307 was discovered by Tim Waugh of Red Hat.