CVE-2018-20020
UnknownEPSS 8.55%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LibVNC before commit 7b1ef0ffc4815cab9a96c7278394152bdc89dc4d contains heap out-of-bound write vulnerability inside structure in VNC client code that can result remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 8.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LibVNC before commit 7b1ef0ffc4815cab9a96c7278394152bdc89dc4d contains heap out-of-bound write vulnerability inside structure in VNC client code that can result remote code execution
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libvnc Project | Libvncserver | < 0.9.12 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3877-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4383Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3877-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4383Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20020?
LibVNC before commit 7b1ef0ffc4815cab9a96c7278394152bdc89dc4d contains heap out-of-bound write vulnerability inside structure in VNC client code that can result remote code execution
How severe is CVE-2018-20020?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20020?
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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