CVE-2022-1736
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1736 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome-Remote-Desktop | 42.1.1 |
| Gnome | Gnome-Remote-Desktop | 42.1.1-1 |
| Gnome | Gnome-Remote-Desktop | 42.1.1-2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
References
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1736Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5430-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1736?
Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2022-1736?
CVE-2022-1736 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1736?
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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