Tightvnc:
Affects tightvncSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 : patch tightvnc soon.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 13:10 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1, 0.9.14+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1, 0.9.15+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10tightvncpkg:deb/ubuntu/tightvnc?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10veyonpkg:deb/ubuntu/veyon?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.10x11vncpkg:deb/ubuntu/x11vnc?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlibvncserverpkg:deb/ubuntu/libvncserver?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTStightvncpkg:deb/ubuntu/tightvnc?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSveyonpkg:deb/ubuntu/veyon?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and users should update to the fixed package versions: 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 or later as provided by the Ubuntu security notice USN-8463-1. Applying the official updates will remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
LibVNCClient versions 0.9.15 and earlier contain a vulnerability in the Tight encoding decoder where fixed-size 2048-pixel scratch buffers for the Gradient filter are used without rejecting rectangles wider than 2048 pixels. A malicious VNC server can exploit this by sending a specially crafted FramebufferUpdate rectangle, causing the client to write beyond buffer boundaries. This can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. The issue is fixed in versions 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 and later.