CVE-2019-15690 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

LibVNCServer 0.9.12 release and earlier contains heap buffer overflow vulnerability within the HandleCursorShape() function in libvncclient/cursor.c. An attacker sends cursor shapes with specially crafted dimensions, which can result in remote code execution.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-122

References

https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/vulnerabilities/klcert-20-009-remote-code-executi

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-15690?

CVE-2019-15690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). LibVNCServer 0.9.12 release and earlier contains heap buffer overflow vulnerability within the HandleCursorShape() function in libvncclient/cursor.c. An attacker sends cursor shapes with specially cra...

How severe is CVE-2019-15690?

CVE-2019-15690 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15690?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.