CVE-2014-6052 in LibVNCServer
Summary
The HandleRFBServerMessage function in libvncclient/rfbproto.c in LibVNCServer 0.9.9 and earlier does not check certain malloc return values, which allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by specifying a large screen size in a (1) FramebufferUpdate, (2) ResizeFrameBuffer, or (3) PalmVNCReSizeFrameBuffer message.
Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Reservation
09/01/2014
Disclosure
12/15/2014
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73230 | LibVNCServer HandleRFBServerMessage input validation | 20 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2014-6052 |