CVE-2019-18988—TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2019-18988
Project:
TeamViewer
Product:
Desktop
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability

Description

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).

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18988

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