CVE-2019-8287

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

TightVNC code version 1.3.10 contains global buffer overflow in HandleCoRREBBP macro function, which can potentially result code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 85.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 29, 2019

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (8)

vulnerability@kasperskyhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-478893.pdf
vulnerability@kasperskyhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00028.html
vulnerability@kasperskyhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-08
vulnerability@kasperskyhttps://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/12/10/5
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-478893.pdf
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00028.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-08
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/12/10/5

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size (Classic Buffer Overflow)

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2019-8287?

CVE-2019-8287 is a critical vulnerability published on October 29, 2019. TightVNC code version 1.3.10 contains global buffer overflow in HandleCoRREBBP macro function, which can potentially result code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity.

When was CVE-2019-8287 disclosed?

CVE-2019-8287 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 29, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2019-8287 actively exploited?

CVE-2019-8287 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 85.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8287?

CVE-2019-8287 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2019-8287?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2019-8287, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2019-8287

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