Linuxsecurity Severe DoS Vulnerability in LibVNCServer Affects Multiple Ubuntu Versions
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- •LibVNCServer vulnerability allows remote code execution and denial of service.
- •Affected Ubuntu versions include 26.04 LTS, 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS.
- •Users must update to specific package versions to mitigate the threat.
A critical vulnerability in LibVNCServer has been identified, allowing remote attackers to crash the server or execute arbitrary code via specially crafted network traffic. This issue arises from improper handling of the Tight decoder in libvncclient. Affected systems include Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, 25.10, 24.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS. Users are advised to update to specific package versions to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability poses a significant threat of denial of service and potential remote code execution. The problem can be rectified through a standard system update. Security notices have been issued to alert users of the necessary actions.
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