Red Hat update for LibVNCServer

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU11221

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7225

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists in the rfbProcessClientNormalMessage() function due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64: 7.5

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power: 7 - 7.5

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop: 7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation: 7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 7

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1055

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.