CVE-2022-1736

CRITICAL
Published Jan 31, 2025 Modified Aug 26, 2025

Description

Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor Product
gnome gnome-remote-desktop
gnome gnome-remote-desktop
gnome gnome-remote-desktop
canonical ubuntu_linux
canonical ubuntu_linux
canonical ubuntu_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1736? +
Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2022-1736? +
CVE-2022-1736 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1736? +
CVE-2022-1736 affects products from canonical, gnome, specifically: gnome-remote-desktop, ubuntu_linux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-1736? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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