CVE-2018-20024
UnknownEPSS 3.26%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20024 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LibVNC before commit 4a21bbd097ef7c44bb000c3bd0907f96a10e4ce7 contains null pointer dereference in VNC client code that can result DoS.. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LibVNC before commit 4a21bbd097ef7c44bb000c3bd0907f96a10e4ce7 contains null pointer dereference in VNC client code that can result DoS.
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-2018-20024?
LibVNC before commit 4a21bbd097ef7c44bb000c3bd0907f96a10e4ce7 contains null pointer dereference in VNC client code that can result DoS.
How severe is CVE-2018-20024?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20024 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20024?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-20024?
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