CVE-2022-23242

TeamViewer Linux - Deletion command not properly executed after process crash

Description

TeamViewer Linux versions before 15.28 do not properly execute a deletion command for the connection password in case of a process crash. Knowledge of the crash event and the TeamViewer ID as well as either possession of the pre-crash connection password or local authenticated access to the machine would have allowed to establish a remote connection by reusing the not properly deleted connection password.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory teamviewer.com
Affected: TeamViewer TeamViewer for Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/trust-center/security-bulletins/TV-2022-1001/ patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23242?
CVE-2022-23242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23242?
To fix CVE-2022-23242, 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-2022-23242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23242?
CVE-2022-23242 affects TeamViewer TeamViewer for Linux.
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