TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability
CVSS score
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EPSS probability
%4.7
Risk score
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Published
5 y ago
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Vulnerability description
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CVE-2019-18988 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.
TeamViewer Desktop allows for bypass of remote-login access control because the same AES key is used for different customers' installations. If an attacker were to know this key, they could decrypt protected information stored in registry or configuration files or decryption of the Unattended Access password to the system (which allows for remote login to the system).
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-18988 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TeamViewer | Desktop | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The sources have not yet published a verified CVSS metric. | ||||
Patch and Remediation Guide
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Official Sources and Advisories
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