CVE-2023-27830

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:tightvnc:tightvnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 07:53

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-privilege-escalation-tightvnc-8165208cce - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-privilege-escalation-tightvnc-8165208cce - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
References () https://www.tightvnc.com/news.php - Product, Release Notes () https://www.tightvnc.com/news.php - Product, Release Notes
References () https://www.tightvnc.com/whatsnew.php - Product, Release Notes () 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


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Products Affected

tightvnc

  • tightvnc
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management