USN-4407-1: LibVNCServer vulnerabilities
It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled decompressing data. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2019-15680) It was discovered that an information disclosure vulnerability existed in LibVNCServer when sending a ServerCutText message. An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2019-15681) It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled cursor shape updates. If a user were tricked in to connecting to a malicious server, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2019-15690, CVE-2019-20788) It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled decoding WebSocket frames. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-18922)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4407-1?
The severity of USN-4407-1 is moderate.
How does LibVNCServer handle decompressing data in USN-4407-1?
LibVNCServer incorrectly handles decompressing data in USN-4407-1.
What is the impact of the vulnerability CVE-2019-15680 in USN-4407-1?
The vulnerability CVE-2019-15680 can cause LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
What is the remedy for the vulnerability in libvncclient1 in USN-4407-1?
The remedy for the vulnerability in libvncclient1 in USN-4407-1 is to update to version 0.9.12+dfsg-9ubuntu0.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about USN-4407-1?
You can find more information about USN-4407-1 on the Ubuntu Security website.