TightVNC before v2.8.75 allows attackers to escalate privileges on the host operating system via replacing legitimate files with crafted files when executing a file transfer. This is due to the fact that TightVNC runs in the backend as a high-privileges account.
References
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https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-privilege-escalation-tightvnc-8165208cce | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
https://www.tightvnc.com/news.php | Product Release Notes |
https://www.tightvnc.com/whatsnew.php | Product Release Notes |
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-privilege-escalation-tightvnc-8165208cce | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
https://www.tightvnc.com/news.php | Product Release Notes |
https://www.tightvnc.com/whatsnew.php | Product Release Notes |
Configurations
History
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Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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References | () https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-privilege-escalation-tightvnc-8165208cce - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | |
References | () https://www.tightvnc.com/news.php - Product, Release Notes | |
References | () https://www.tightvnc.com/whatsnew.php - Product, Release Notes |
Information
Published : 2023-04-12 15:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 07:53
NVD link : CVE-2023-27830
Mitre link : CVE-2023-27830
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-27830
JSON object : View
Products Affected
tightvnc
- tightvnc
CWE
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management