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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2019-18988

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability — TeamViewer Desktop allows for bypass of remote-login access control because the same AES key is used for different customers' installations. If a
Published: Nov 3, 2021  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability — 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).

🤖 AI Executive Summary

TeamViewer Desktop uses a hardcoded AES encryption key across all customer installations, allowing attackers with knowledge of this key to decrypt sensitive data and unattended access passwords. This vulnerability enables unauthorized remote login to affected systems, posing a critical threat to organizations relying on TeamViewer for remote support.

📄 Description (Arabic)

يستخدم TeamViewer Desktop نفس مفتاح AES لتشفير البيانات الحساسة عبر جميع التثبيتات، مما يسمح بفك تشفير كلمات مرور الوصول غير المراقب وملفات التكوين. يمكن للمهاجمين الذين يعرفون هذا المفتاح الوصول بدون تفويض إلى الأنظمة المتأثرة عن بعد.

🤖 ملخص تنفيذي (AI)

فريق عرض سطح المكتب يستخدم مفتاح تشفير AES ثابت في جميع تثبيتات العملاء، مما يسمح للمهاجمين بفك تشفير البيانات الحساسة وكلمات مرور الوصول غير المراقب. يمكّن هذا الثغرة من تسجيل الدخول البعيد غير المصرح به إلى الأنظمة المتأثرة.

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 28, 2026 19:35
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi Relevance: high
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
banking telecom energy government healthcare
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.0
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediately upgrade TeamViewer Desktop to version 14.2.2890 or later. Disable unattended access if not required. Implement network segmentation to restrict TeamViewer traffic. Monitor registry and configuration files for unauthorized modifications. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and consider using VPN for remote connections.
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
قم بترقية TeamViewer Desktop فوراً إلى الإصدار 14.2.2890 أو أحدث. عطّل الوصول غير المراقب إذا لم يكن مطلوباً. طبّق تقسيم الشبكة لتقييد حركة TeamViewer. راقب ملفات السجل والتكوين للتعديلات غير المصرح بها. فرض آليات المصادقة القوية وفكّر في استخدام VPN للاتصالات البعيدة.
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
5.1 5.2 6.1
🔵 SAMA CSF
AC-2 AC-3 SC-7
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.9.2.1 A.9.2.5 A.10.1.1
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
TeamViewer:Desktop
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS8.80%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2022-05-03
Published 2021-11-03
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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