CVE-2008-3493

Public Exploit

Description

vncviewer.exe in RealVNC Windows Client 4.1.2.0 allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted frame buffer update packet.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.68% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6181 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30499 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44218 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3493?
CVE-2008-3493 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3493?
To fix CVE-2008-3493, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-3493 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-3493 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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