REDHAT-BUG-2452022: Medium severity TigerVNC TigerVNC x0vncserver vulnerability
Published Mar 26, 2026
·Updated
In TigerVNC before 1.16.2, Image.cxx in x0vncserver allows other users to observe or manipulate the screen contents, or cause an application crash, because of incorrect permissions.
Affected Software
1 affected component
TigerVNC TigerVNC x0vncserver<1.16.2
Event History
Mar 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2452022?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2452022 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of screen contents.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2452022?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2452022, upgrade TigerVNC to version 1.16.2 or later.
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What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2452022?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2452022 include unauthorized viewing or manipulation of screen contents and possible application crashes.
4
Which versions of TigerVNC are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2452022?
TigerVNC versions prior to 1.16.2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2452022.
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Who is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-2452022?
Users of TigerVNC x0vncserver before version 1.16.2 are vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-2452022.