CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1438701: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 04 2017(Updated: )

In TigerVNC (SMsgReader.cxx SMsgReader::readClientCutText), an authenticated client can crash the server by causing an integer overflow. Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/pull/436/commits/bf3bdac082978ca32895a4b6a123016094905689">https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/pull/436/commits/bf3bdac082978ca32895a4b6a123016094905689</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TigerVNC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1438701?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1438701 is typically classified as moderate due to the potential for a server crash.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1438701?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1438701, apply the upstream patches available for TigerVNC as indicated in the official repository.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1438701?

    REDHAT-BUG-1438701 specifically affects the TigerVNC server.

  • Can an unauthenticated user exploit REDHAT-BUG-1438701?

    No, only authenticated clients can exploit the vulnerability described in REDHAT-BUG-1438701.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1438701 until a patch is applied?

    Currently, there are no documented workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1438701, so updating to the patched version is recommended.

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