CVE-2026-32853 Details
Description
LibVNCServer versions 0.9.15 and prior (fixed in commit 009008e) contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the UltraZip encoding handler that allows a malicious VNC server to cause information disclosure or application crash. Attackers can exploit improper bounds checking in the HandleUltraZipBPP() function by manipulating subrectangle header counts to read beyond the allocated heap buffer.
A heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been identified in LibVNCServer versions through 0.9.15, within the UltraZip encoding handler. This vulnerability allows a malicious VNC server to cause information disclosure or application crashes. The issue arises from improper bounds checking in the HandleUltraZipBPP() function, where manipulated subrectangle header counts can be used to read beyond the allocated heap buffer.
Users can update to LibVNCServer versions after 0.9.15 to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libvncserver project libvncserver | < 0.9.15 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |