CVE-2017-1000044
CVE-2017-1000044 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gtk-vnc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gnome Gtk-vnc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
gtk-vnc 0.4.2 and older doesn't check framebuffer boundaries correctly when updating framebuffer which may lead to memory corruption when rendering
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000044?
- gtk-vnc 0.4.2 and older doesn't check framebuffer boundaries correctly when updating framebuffer which may lead to memory corruption when rendering
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000044?
- CVE-2017-1000044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-1000044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000044?
- CVE-2017-1000044 affects Gnome Gtk-vnc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-1000044 published?
- CVE-2017-1000044 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk-vnc:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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