CVE-2019-15692
CVE-2019-15692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tigervnc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Tigervnc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
TigerVNC version prior to 1.10.1 is vulnerable to heap buffer overflow. Vulnerability could be triggered from CopyRectDecoder due to incorrect value checks. Exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially result into remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15692?
- TigerVNC version prior to 1.10.1 is vulnerable to heap buffer overflow. Vulnerability could be triggered from CopyRectDecoder due to incorrect value checks. Exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially result into remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15692?
- CVE-2019-15692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-15692 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-15692?
- CVE-2019-15692 primarily affects Tigervnc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-15692?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-15692 published?
- CVE-2019-15692 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00039.html
- https://github.com/CendioOssman/tigervnc/commit/996356b6c65ca165ee1ea46a571c32a1dc3c3821
- https://github.com/TigerVNC/tigervnc/releases/tag/v1.10.1
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/20/2
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:tigervnc:tigervnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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