CVE-2020-29260
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
7.5
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
CVE-2020-29260- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-400
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
CVE-2020-29260- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2020-21635 No score
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
EUVD-2020-21635- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mgvc-cjfr-fjf4
7.5
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
GHSA-mgvc-cjfr-fjf4- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-400
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVALPINE-CVE-2020-29260
7.5
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
ALPINE-CVE-2020-29260- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
OSV
7.5
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
CVE-2020-29260- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2020-29260
7.5
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2020-29260- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2022-2090
7.5
libvncserver security update
libvncserver is a set of programs using the RFB (Remote Frame Buffer) protocol. They are designed to "export" a frame buffer via net: you set up a server and can connect to it via VNC viewers. If the server supports WebSockets (which LibVNCServer does), you can also connect using an in-browser VNC viewer like noVNC. It is already in wide use for administration, but it is not that easy to program a server yourself.
Security Fix(es):
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().(CVE-2020-29260)
- Record
OESA-2022-2090- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2020-29260
7.5
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup().
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2020-29260- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2022-0363 No score
Updated libvncserver packages fix security vulnerability
libvncclient v0.9.13 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the function rfbClientCleanup(). (CVE-2020-29260)
- Record
MGASA-2022-0363- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:12313-1 No score
LibVNCServer-devel-0.9.13-4.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the LibVNCServer-devel-0.9.13-4.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:12313-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2022:3540-1 No score
Security update for LibVNCServer
This update for LibVNCServer fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2020-29260: Fixed memory leakage via rfbClientCleanup() (bsc#1203106).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2022:3540-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2022:3990-1 No score
Security update for LibVNCServer
This update for LibVNCServer fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2020-29260: Fixed memory leakage via rfbClientCleanup() (bsc#1203106).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2022:3990-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2022:4330-1 No score
Security update for LibVNCServer
This update for LibVNCServer fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2020-29260: Fixed memory leakage via rfbClientCleanup() (bsc#1203106).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2022:4330-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-8463-1 No score
libvncserver vulnerabilities
It was discovered that LibVNCServer had a memory leak in the client cleanup function. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause LibVNCServer to consume memory, leading to a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2020-29260)
It was discovered that LibVNCServer did not properly validate bounds when handling UltraZip encoding subrectangles. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 25.04. (CVE-2026-32853)
It was discovered that LibVNCServer did not properly validate return values in the HTTP proxy handlers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 25.04. (CVE-2026-32854)
It was discovered that LibVNCServer did not properly handle Tight encoding gradient filter rectangles. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause LibVNCServer to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-44988)
- Record
USN-8463-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
libvncserverAlpine:v3.17 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.18 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.19 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.20 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.21 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.22 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.23 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverAlpine:v3.24 |
before 0.9.13-r5 | 0.9.13-r5 |
libvncserverDebian:12 |
before 0.9.13+dfsg-5 | 0.9.13+dfsg-5 |
libvncserverDebian:13 |
before 0.9.13+dfsg-5 | 0.9.13+dfsg-5 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
libvncserverDebian:14 |
before 0.9.13+dfsg-5 | 0.9.13+dfsg-5 |
libvncserverDebian:10 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0.9.11+dfsg-1.3+deb10u5, plus listed versions 0.9.11+dfsg-1.30.9.11+dfsg-1.3+deb10u10.9.11+dfsg-1.3+deb10u20.9.11+dfsg-1.3+deb10u30.9.11+dfsg-1.3+deb10u4 |
0.9.11+dfsg-1.3+deb10u5 |
libvncserverMageia:8 |
before 0.9.13-1.1.mga8 | 0.9.13-1.1.mga8 |
italcMageia:8 |
before 3.0.3-6.1.mga8 | 3.0.3-6.1.mga8 |
libvncserveropenEuler:22.03-LTS |
before 0.9.13-3.oe2203 | 0.9.13-3.oe2203 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP4 |
before 0.9.13-150400.3.3.1 | 0.9.13-150400.3.3.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP4 |
before 0.9.13-150400.3.3.1 | 0.9.13-150400.3.3.1 |
LibVNCServeropenSUSE:Leap 15.4 |
before 0.9.13-150400.3.3.1 | 0.9.13-150400.3.3.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP3 |
before 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 | 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP4 |
before 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 | 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP3 |
before 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 | 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 |
LibVNCServeropenSUSE:Leap 15.3 |
before 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 | 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 |
LibVNCServeropenSUSE:Leap 15.4 |
before 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 | 0.9.10-150000.4.29.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 0.9.9-17.41.1 | 0.9.9-17.41.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 |
before 0.9.9-17.41.1 | 0.9.9-17.41.1 |
LibVNCServerSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 |
before 0.9.9-17.41.1 | 0.9.9-17.41.1 |
tightvncUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.3.9-6.41.3.9-6.4ubuntu11.3.9-6.5+deb8u1build0.14.04.1~esm1 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:14.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.13-1.1 |
None known |
libvncserverUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.10+dfsg-30.9.10+dfsg-3build10.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.10.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.20.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.30.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.40.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.50.9.10+dfsg-3ubuntu0.16.04.6 |
None known |
italcUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:2.0.2+dfsg1-31:2.0.2+dfsg1-41:2.0.2+dfsg1-4ubuntu0.1 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.3.10-0ubuntu21.3.10-0ubuntu3 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.13-1.2build10.9.13-1.2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
None known |
libvncserverUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.11+dfsg-10.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu10.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu1.10.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu1.20.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu1.30.9.11+dfsg-1ubuntu1.4 |
None known |
italcUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:3.0.3+dfsg1-11:3.0.3+dfsg1-21:3.0.3+dfsg1-2build11:3.0.3+dfsg1-2ubuntu11:3.0.3+dfsg1-31:3.0.3+dfsg1-3ubuntu0.1 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.3.10-0ubuntu31.3.10-0ubuntu4 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.13-20.9.13-2build10.9.13-30.9.13-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
None known |
libvncserverUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.11+dfsg-1.30.9.12+dfsg-3ubuntu30.9.12+dfsg-60.9.12+dfsg-70.9.12+dfsg-8 Show 4 moreShow less0.9.12+dfsg-90.9.12+dfsg-9ubuntu0.10.9.12+dfsg-9ubuntu0.20.9.12+dfsg-9ubuntu0.3 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.3.10-0ubuntu5 |
None known |
veyonUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.2.4+repack1-24.2.5+repack1-14.3.1+repack1-14.3.1+repack1-24.3.1+repack1-2build14.3.1+repack1-2build2 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.13-60.9.16-30.9.16-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
None known |
libvncserverUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
before 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 0.9.13+dfsg-30.9.13+dfsg-3build10.9.13+dfsg-3build2 |
0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 |
tightvncUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.3.10-31:1.3.10-5 |
None known |
veyonUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.5.3+repack1-1build14.5.3+repack1-1build2 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.16-70.9.16-7build10.9.16-8 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.3.10-71:1.3.10-7build11:1.3.10-7build21:1.3.10-8 |
None known |
veyonUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.7.5+repack1-1build24.7.5+repack1-1ubuntu14.7.5+repack1-1ubuntu34.7.5+repack1-1ubuntu44.7.5+repack1-1ubuntu5 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.16-90.9.16-9ubuntu10.9.16-10 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.3.10-91:1.3.10-10 |
None known |
veyonUbuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.7.5+repack1-1ubuntu64.7.5+repack1-1ubuntu74.9.7+repack1-1 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.16-100.9.17-1 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:26.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.3.10-10build11:1.3.10-11 |
None known |
veyonUbuntu:26.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.9.7+repack1-1build14.9.7+repack1-1.14.9.7+repack1-1.1build14.9.7+repack1-1.1build2 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:26.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.17-20.9.17-30.9.17-3build1 |
None known |
tightvncUbuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.3.10-101:1.3.10-10build1 |
None known |
veyonUbuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.9.7+repack1-14.9.7+repack1-1build1 |
None known |
x11vncUbuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 0.9.17-10.9.17-2 |
None known |
libvncserverUbuntu:22.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 0.9.13+dfsg-30.9.13+dfsg-3build10.9.13+dfsg-3build2 |
0.9.13+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 |
libvncserverUbuntu:24.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 0.9.14+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 0.9.14+dfsg-10.9.14+dfsg-1build10.9.14+dfsg-1build2 |
0.9.14+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 |
libvncserverUbuntu:25.10 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 0.9.15+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 0.9.14+dfsg-1build20.9.15+dfsg-1 |
0.9.15+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 |
libvncserverUbuntu:26.04:LTS From an advisory covering 4 CVEs |
before 0.9.15+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 0.9.15+dfsg-10.9.15+dfsg-20.9.15+dfsg-3 |
0.9.15+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| affected, aliases, references | OSV | |
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2020-29260 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Debian Linux, published September 2, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.13%, the 66th percentile. Fixed in libvncserver 0.9.13-r5.
References
github.com/LibVNC/libvncserver/commit/bef41f6ec4097a8ee094f90a1b34a708fbd757ec
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00035.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29260
github.com/advisories/GHSA-mgvc-cjfr-fjf4
security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2020-29260
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-29260
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advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2022-0363.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=30917
debian.org/lts/security/2022/dla-3125
openeuler.org/en/security/safety-bulletin/detail.html?id=openEuler-SA-2022-2090
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20223540-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1203106
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-29260
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20223990-1
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20224330-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1170916
bugzilla.suse.com/1204127
bugzilla.suse.com/1204129
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-29260
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-29260
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8463-1
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-32853
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-32854
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-44988