CVE-2014-0011 describes multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the ZRLE_DECODE function within TigerVNC before version 1.3.1. This vulnerability allows a malicious remote VNC server to trigger a denial of service (vncviewer crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code on a client system. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tigervnc:tigervnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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