CVE-2020-14396
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.57%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14396 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in LibVNCServer before 0.9.13. libvncclient/tls_openssl.c has a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in LibVNCServer before 0.9.13. libvncclient/tls_openssl.c has a NULL pointer dereference.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itc1500 Firmware | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.2.1.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itc1500 Pro Firmware | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.2.1.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itc1900 Firmware | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.2.1.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itc1900 Pro Firmware | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.2.1.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itc2200 Firmware | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.2.1.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Itc2200 Pro Firmware | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.2.1.0 |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-390195.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibVNC/libvncserver/commit/33441d90a506d5f3ae9388f2752901227e430553Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibVNC/libvncserver/compare/LibVNCServer-0.9.12...LibVNCServer-0.9.13Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4434-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-390195.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibVNC/libvncserver/commit/33441d90a506d5f3ae9388f2752901227e430553Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibVNC/libvncserver/compare/LibVNCServer-0.9.12...LibVNCServer-0.9.13Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4434-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14396?
An issue was discovered in LibVNCServer before 0.9.13. libvncclient/tls_openssl.c has a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2020-14396?
CVE-2020-14396 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14396?
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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