#VU17129 Memory leak in LibVNCServer - CVE-2018-20022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17129

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20022

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LibVNCServer
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: LibVNC

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

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in VNC Repeater client code. A remote attacker can read stack memory and bypass ASLR.

Mitigation
Update to version 0.9.12.

Vulnerable software versions

LibVNCServer: 0.9.0 - 0.9.11

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External links
https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2018/12/19/klcert-18-032-libvnc-multiple-memory-leaks/

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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.