REDHAT-BUG-1151312: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Oct 10 2014(Updated: )
This issue was discovered by Tim Waugh of Red Hat. Tigervnc is affected by same thing as in <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-6052">CVE-2014-6052</a>. A NULL pointer dereference flaw was reported in tigervnc. A malicious VNC server could use this flaw to cause a client to crash.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TigerVNC |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-6052
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=946490&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=946490&action=edit
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2233.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1151312
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1151312?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1151312 is considered critical due to the potential for a client crash caused by a malicious VNC server.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1151312?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1151312, update your TigerVNC client to the latest version provided by Red Hat.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1151312?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1151312 include application crashes and possible service disruptions for users connecting to a vulnerable VNC server.
Who discovered the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1151312?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1151312 was discovered by Tim Waugh of Red Hat.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1151312?
The affected software by REDHAT-BUG-1151312 is Red Hat TigerVNC.
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