[ GLSA 201908-05 ] LibVNCServer

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: LibVNCServer: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201908-05)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2019-08-09
Bug(s): #659560, #673508
ID: 201908-05

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in LibVNCServer, the worst
of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.


Background

LibVNCServer/LibVNCClient are cross-platform C libraries that allow you
to easily implement VNC server or client functionality in your program.


Affected Packages

Package: net-libs/libvncserver
Vulnerable: < 0.9.12
Unaffected: >= 0.9.12
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in LibVNCServer. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All LibVNCServer users should upgrade to the latest version: