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CVE-2019-15690

libvncserver: HandleCursorShape() integer overflow resulting in heap-based buffer overflow

Severity Score

9.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

A flaw was found in libvncserver. An integer overflow within the HandleCursorShape() function can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow by tricking a user or application using libvncserver to connect to an unstrusted server and subsequently send cursor shapes with specially crafted dimensions. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2020-03-23 CVE Published
  • ---------- CVE Reserved
  • ---------- CVE Updated
  • ---------- EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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