CVE-2020-29074 Detail
Current Description
scan.c in x11vnc 0.9.16 uses IPC_CREAT|0777 in shmget calls, which allows access by actors other than the current user.
Analysis Description
scan.c in x11vnc 0.9.16 uses IPC_CREAT|0777 in shmget calls, which allows access by actors other than the current user.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | NIST |
Change History
2 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 11/30/2020 2:40:50 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:x11vnc_project:x11vnc:0.9.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-862 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://github.com/LibVNC/x11vnc/commit/69eeb9f7baa14ca03b16c9de821f9876def7a36a No Types Assigned |
https://github.com/LibVNC/x11vnc/commit/69eeb9f7baa14ca03b16c9de821f9876def7a36a Patch, Third Party Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4799 No Types Assigned |
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4799 Third Party Advisory |
CVE Modified by MITRE 11/28/2020 3:15:10 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | Reference |
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4799 [No Types Assigned] |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-29074
NVD Published Date:
11/25/2020
NVD Last Modified:
11/30/2020
Source:
MITRE