SB2019011511 - Red Hat update for libvncserver
Published: January 15, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019011511
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15127)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap out-of-bounds write in server code of file transfer extension. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.