CVE-2022-1736 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/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	Gnome-Remote-Desktop	42.1.1
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-remote-desktop/+bug/1973028Issue Tracking
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1736Vendor Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5430-1Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1736?

CVE-2022-1736 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 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-2022-1736?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome-Remote-Desktop, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.