RHSA-2020:0754: Moderate: novnc security update
The novnc package provides a VNC client that uses HTML5 (Web Sockets, Canvas) and includes encryption support.An XSS vulnerability was discovered in noVNC in which arbitrary HTML could be injected into the noVNC web page. An attacker having access to a VNC server could use target host values in a crafted URL to gain access to secure information (such as VM tokens). (CVE-2017-18635)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0754?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0754 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0754?
To fix RHSA-2020:0754, upgrade the noVNC package to version 1.1.0-2.el7 or later.
What type of vulnerability is associated with RHSA-2020:0754?
RHSA-2020:0754 is associated with an XSS vulnerability that allows arbitrary HTML injection.
Who is affected by RHSA-2020:0754?
Any user with access to a VNC server using a vulnerable version of the noVNC package is affected by RHSA-2020:0754.
What does noVNC do?
noVNC provides a VNC client that uses HTML5 for display and supports encryption.