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CVE-2022-1736
CVE-2022-1736
PUBLISHED
CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL
Reported by canonical · Published January 31, 2025
Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu's gnome-control-center | Canonical Ltd. | 42.1.1-2ubuntu1 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical Ltd. | Ubuntu's gnome-control-center | 0 |
| arch | gnome-remote-desktop | 42.1-1 |
| Canonical Ltd. | Ubuntu's gnome-control-center | 0 |
Timeline
- Jun 15, 2024 CVE Published
- Jan 31, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Jan 31, 2025 PoC Published (3 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 10, 2026 Distribution Patch
- Mar 10, 2026 Security Advisory (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Jun 17, 2026 CVE Updated
- Jul 11, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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