CVE-2014-8241
UnknownEPSS 3.06%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8241 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XRegion in TigerVNC allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by leveraging failure to check a malloc return value, a similar issue to CVE-2014-6052.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XRegion in TigerVNC allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by leveraging failure to check a malloc return value, a similar issue to CVE-2014-6052.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tigervnc | Tigervnc | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/278Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/300Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1151312Issue Tracking
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2233.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/278Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/300Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1151312Issue Tracking
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2233.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8241?
XRegion in TigerVNC allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by leveraging failure to check a malloc return value, a similar issue to CVE-2014-6052.
How severe is CVE-2014-8241?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8241 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8241?
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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