CVE-2023-27830
Description
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
tightvnc
commercialaka tight vnc, tightvnc server
tightvncOn-prem
Communications and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
Products CVE Techniques Tactics
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
https://www.tightvnc.com/whatsnew.php
tightvnc.com
https://www.tightvnc.com/news.php
tightvnc.com
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-privilege-escalation-tightvnc-8165208cce
medium.com
and 2 more references View all →
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