TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.
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Score 9.1 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: CRITICAL) published 2024-07-28. NVD baseline CVSS 9.1; sources differ by 0.0.
TightVNC (Server for Windows) before 2.8.84 allows attackers to connect to the control pipe via a network connection.
July 28, 2024
April 15, 2026
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
TightVNC 2.8.83 - Control Pipe Manipulation
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