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CVE-2014-8240

UnknownEPSS 3.55%

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CVE-2014-8240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in TigerVNC allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to screen size handling, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, a similar issue to CVE-2014-6051.. EPSS estimates a 3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in TigerVNC allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to screen size handling, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, a similar issue to CVE-2014-6051.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.55%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TigervncTigervnc0.0.90
TigervncTigervnc0.0.91
TigervncTigervnc1.0.0
TigervncTigervnc1.0.1
TigervncTigervnc1.1.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8240?
Integer overflow in TigerVNC allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to screen size handling, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, a similar issue to CVE-2014-6051.
How severe is CVE-2014-8240?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8240?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST