How severe is CVE-2019-8275?

CVE-2019-8275 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-2019-8275 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8275?

CVE-2019-8275 primarily affects Uvnc Ultravnc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8275?

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-2019-8275 published?

CVE-2019-8275 was published on 2019-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8275

CVE-2019-8275 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Uvnc Ultravnc 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-170.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-170
Affected product: Uvnc Ultravnc
Published: 2019-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

UltraVNC revision 1211 has multiple improper null termination vulnerabilities in VNC server code, which result in out-of-bound data being accessed by remote users. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. These vulnerabilities have been fixed in revision 1212.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8275?: UltraVNC revision 1211 has multiple improper null termination vulnerabilities in VNC server code, which result in out-of-bound data being accessed by remote users. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. These vulnerabilities have been fixed in revision 1212.
How severe is CVE-2019-8275?: CVE-2019-8275 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-2019-8275 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8275?: CVE-2019-8275 primarily affects Uvnc Ultravnc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8275?: 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-2019-8275 published?: CVE-2019-8275 was published on 2019-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:uvnc:ultravnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinumerik_access_mymachine\/p2p:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinumerik_pcu_base_win10_software\/ipc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinumerik_pcu_base_win7_software\/ipc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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