CVE-2014-7872 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can gain privileges by connecting to the unrestricted VNC server in Comodo GeekBuddy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-7872?
CVE-2014-7872 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jun 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Comodo GeekBuddy before 4.18.121 does not restrict access to the VNC server, which allows local users to gain privileges by connecting to the server.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7872?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Comodo Geekbuddy.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7872 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-7872 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7872 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrh8-hm9q-prvm.