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TeamViewer flaw CVE-2026-111585 lets malicious hosts run code on technicians' machines

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is software that lets someone help you use your computer remotely. A newly disclosed flaw means a malicious computer connected to a support technician could crash the technician's program and possibly run harmful code on their machine. TeamViewer has released a fix, so users should update.

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What to do

  1. Update TeamViewer Full Client to version 15.83 or the latest available release.
  2. Install the matching fixed maintenance build listed in bulletin TV-2026-1011 for legacy deployments.
  3. Check portable copies and Android Remote Control installs, which are also affected.
  4. Avoid connecting to untrusted or unknown remote hosts until the viewer is updated.

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Full story timeline · 2 updates

  1. Fri 30 OctoberTeamViewer Flaw Could Let Malicious Hosts Take Over Support Technicians’ MachinesSecurityWeek
  2. Sat 31 OctoberNew TeamViewer Security Flaw Could Turn Routine Remote Support Sessions Into Computer TakeoversCyber Security News

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