CVE-2001-1422 WinVNC 3.3.3 and earlier generates the same challenge string for multiple connections, which allows remote attackers to bypass VNC authentication by sniffing the challenge and response of other users.
HighCVSS 7.5
EPSS 2.1%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
WinVNC 3.3.3 and earlier generates the same challenge string for multiple connections, which allows remote attackers to bypass VNC authentication by sniffing the challenge and response of other users.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| att winvnc | <= 3.3.3 | No fix listed |
References
- VU#303080 third-party-advisory us-government-resource
- 2275 vdb-entry vendor-advisory
- www1.corest.com vendor-advisory
- vnc-weak-authentication(5992) vdb-entry