scan.c in x11vnc 0.9.16 uses IPC_CREAT|0777 in shmget calls, which allows access by actors other than the current user.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | — | Upgrade x11vnc | Jan 5, 2021 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade x11vnc | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade x11vnc | Nov 10, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Ubuntu | — | No solution exists | Jun 26, 2025 | Nov 25, 2020 |
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