HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2022-27502

RealVNC VNC Server 6.9.0 through 5.1.0 for Windows allows local privilege escalation because an installer repair operation executes %TEMP% files as SYSTEM.

Vulnerability Description

RealVNC VNC Server 6.9.0 through 5.1.0 for Windows allows local privilege escalation because an installer repair operation executes %TEMP% files as SYSTEM.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RealvncVnc Server>= 5.1.0, < 6.9.1
MicrosoftWindows-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-27502?

CVE-2022-27502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). RealVNC VNC Server 6.9.0 through 5.1.0 for Windows allows local privilege escalation because an installer repair operation executes %TEMP% files as SYSTEM.

How severe is CVE-2022-27502?

CVE-2022-27502 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-27502?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realvnc Vnc Server, Microsoft Windows.