REDHAT-BUG-1438703: Low severity tigervnc vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2017
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Updated

In TigerVNC (CConnection.cxx CConnection::CConnection), an unauthenticated client can cause a small memory leak in the server.

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/pull/436/commits/dccb5f7d776e93863ae10bbff56a45c523c6eeb0

Affected Software

1 affected component
TigerVNC TigerVNC

Event History

Apr 4, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1438703?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1438703 is classified as low due to a small memory leak that can be exploited by an unauthenticated client.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1438703?

To resolve REDHAT-BUG-1438703, apply the upstream patch provided in the TigerVNC GitHub repository.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1438703?

Users running vulnerable versions of TigerVNC are affected by the memory leak issue described in REDHAT-BUG-1438703.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1438703?

REDHAT-BUG-1438703 is categorized as a memory leak vulnerability due to the behavior of unauthenticated clients connecting to the TigerVNC server.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1438703?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1438703 other than applying the patch.

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