What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13697?

ZDI-CAN-13697 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13697?

To fix ZDI-CAN-13697, ensure that you update to the latest version of TeamViewer provided by the vendor.

What types of attacks exploit ZDI-CAN-13697?

ZDI-CAN-13697 can be exploited through social engineering tactics, requiring users to visit malicious web pages or open malicious files.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13697?

Any user of TeamViewer who has not applied the latest security updates may be affected by ZDI-CAN-13697.

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ZDI-CAN-13697

high

7.8

2/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-13697: TeamViewer TVS File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TeamViewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TVS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13697?
ZDI-CAN-13697 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13697?
To fix ZDI-CAN-13697, ensure that you update to the latest version of TeamViewer provided by the vendor.
What types of attacks exploit ZDI-CAN-13697?
ZDI-CAN-13697 can be exploited through social engineering tactics, requiring users to visit malicious web pages or open malicious files.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13697?
Any user of TeamViewer who has not applied the latest security updates may be affected by ZDI-CAN-13697.
Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-13697 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for ZDI-CAN-13697 to be exploited.

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