Packages
- libvncserver - vnc server library
Details
It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled certain packet
lengths. A remote attacker able to connect to a LibVNCServer could possibly
use this issue to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service,
or execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled certain packet
lengths. A remote attacker able to connect to a LibVNCServer could possibly
use this issue to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service,
or execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to restart LibVNCServer applications to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 artful | libvncclient1 – 0.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| libvncserver1 – 0.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 | |||
| 16.04 xenial | libvncserver1 – 0.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.2 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | libvncserver0 – 0.9.9+dfsg-1ubuntu1.3 | ||
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