Packages
- libvncserver - vnc server library
Details
It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled the Tight decoder
in libvncclient. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause
LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly
execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that LibVNCServer incorrectly handled the Tight decoder
in libvncclient. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause
LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly
execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | libvncclient1 – 0.9.15+dfsg-3ubuntu0.2 | ||
| libvncserver1 – 0.9.15+dfsg-3ubuntu0.2 | |||
| 25.10 questing | libvncclient1 – 0.9.15+dfsg-1ubuntu0.2 | ||
| libvncserver1 – 0.9.15+dfsg-1ubuntu0.2 | |||
| 24.04 LTS noble | libvncclient1 – 0.9.14+dfsg-1ubuntu0.2 | ||
| libvncserver1 – 0.9.14+dfsg-1ubuntu0.2 | |||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libvncclient1 – 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.2 | ||
| libvncserver1 – 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.2 | |||
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