CVE-2024-42049

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified

CVE-2024-42049 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42049?
TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.
How severe is CVE-2024-42049?
CVE-2024-42049 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42049?
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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Source: NVD / NIST