CVE-2024-0819

CVE-2024-0819 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teamviewer Remote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Description

Improper initialization of default settings in TeamViewer Remote Client prior version 15.51.5 for Windows, Linux and macOS, allow a low privileged user to elevate privileges by changing the personal password setting and establishing a remote connection to a logged-in admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0819?
Improper initialization of default settings in TeamViewer Remote Client prior version 15.51.5 for Windows, Linux and macOS, allow a low privileged user to elevate privileges by changing the personal password setting and establishing a remote connection to a logged-in admin account.
How severe is CVE-2024-0819?
CVE-2024-0819 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0819 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0819?
CVE-2024-0819 affects Teamviewer Remote. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0819?
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.
Does CVE-2024-0819 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-0819 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16603.
When was CVE-2024-0819 published?
CVE-2024-0819 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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