CVE-2017-1000044 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

gtk-vnc 0.4.2 and older doesn't check framebuffer boundaries correctly when updating framebuffer which may lead to memory corruption when rendering

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Gtk-Vnc	0.4.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://git.gnome.org/browse/gtk-vnc/commit/?id=f3fc5e57a78d4be9872f1394f697b992PatchVendor Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gtk-vnc/commit/?id=f3fc5e57a78d4be9872f1394f697b992PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000044?

CVE-2017-1000044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). gtk-vnc 0.4.2 and older doesn't check framebuffer boundaries correctly when updating framebuffer which may lead to memory corruption when rendering

How severe is CVE-2017-1000044?

CVE-2017-1000044 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000044?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gtk-Vnc.