CVE-2024-0819

HIGH
Published Feb 27, 2024 Modified Mar 3, 2025 CWE-269

Description

Improper initialization of default settings in TeamViewer Remote Client prior version 15.51.5 for Windows, Linux and macOS, allow a low privileged user to elevate privileges by changing the personal password setting and establishing a remote connection to a logged-in admin account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor Product
teamviewer remote
apple macos
linux linux_kernel
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0819? +
Improper initialization of default settings in TeamViewer Remote Client prior version 15.51.5 for Windows, Linux and macOS, allow a low privileged user to elevate privileges by changing the personal password setting and establishing a remote connection to a logged-in admin account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-0819? +
CVE-2024-0819 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0819? +
CVE-2024-0819 affects products from apple, linux, microsoft, teamviewer, specifically: linux_kernel, macos, remote, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0819? +
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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