CVE-2014-6055

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the File Transfer feature in rfbserver.c in LibVNCServer 0.9.9 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) long file or (2) directory name or the (3) FileTime attribute in a rfbFileTransferOffer message.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.16% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6055?
CVE-2014-6055 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-6055?
To fix CVE-2014-6055, 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-2014-6055 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-6055 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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