CVE-2001-1422

Published Jan 23, 2001 att

Overview

CVE-2001-1422 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting att winvnc. It was published on January 23, 2001.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from att. Update winvnc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
att	winvnc	0	Affected

References

Ref www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303080 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/2275 Ref www1.corest.com/common/showdoc.php?idxseccion=10&idx=117 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5992 Ref www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303080 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/2275 Ref www1.corest.com/common/showdoc.php?idxseccion=10&idx=117 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5992

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1422?

CVE-2001-1422 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting att winvnc. It was published on January 23, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2001-1422?

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