CVE-2019-8266

Description

UltraVNC revision 1207 has multiple out-of-bounds access vulnerabilities connected with improper usage of ClientConnection::Copybuffer function in VNC client code, which can potentially result in code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. User interaction is required to trigger these vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities have been fixed in revision 1208.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.33% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory kaspersky.com
Affected: Kaspersky Lab UltraVNC
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8266?
CVE-2019-8266 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8266?
To fix CVE-2019-8266, 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-2019-8266 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-8266 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8266?
CVE-2019-8266 affects Kaspersky Lab UltraVNC.
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