RealVNC 4.1.2 'CMsgReader::readRect()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:31832

Info

RealVNC 4.1.2 'CMsgReader::readRect()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31832
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-4770
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 20 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 16 2015 05:52PM
Credit: The vendor disclosed this issue.
Vulnerable: RealVNC RealVNC Free Edition 4.1.2
Not Vulnerable: RealVNC RealVNC Free Edition 4.1.3

Discussion

RealVNC 4.1.2 'CMsgReader::readRect()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

RealVNC Viewer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to adequately handle certain encoding types.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable process. Failed exploit attempts are likely to result in denial-of-service conditions.

This issue may be related to those discussed in BID 30499 (RealVNC 4.1.2 'vncviewer.exe' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability) or BID 19599 (RealVNC Clipboard Update Integer Overflow Vulnerability); however this has not been confirmed.

Versions prior to RealVNC Free Edition 4.1.3 are vulnerable to this issue. Additional products may also be vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

RealVNC 4.1.2 'CMsgReader::readRect()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

RealVNC 4.1.2 'CMsgReader::readRect()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an updated version; please see the references for more information.

References

RealVNC 4.1.2 'CMsgReader::readRect()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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