CVE-2017-1000044

Description

gtk-vnc 0.4.2 and older doesn't check framebuffer boundaries correctly when updating framebuffer which may lead to memory corruption when rendering

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.73% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory gnome.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gtk-vnc/commit/?id=f3fc5e57a78d4be9872f1394f697b9929873a737 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000044?
CVE-2017-1000044 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1000044?
To fix CVE-2017-1000044, 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-2017-1000044 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-1000044 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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