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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2003:022: vnc Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2003:022: vnc |
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Check for the version of the vnc package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:022 (vnc). A vulnerability was discovered in the VNC server script that generates an X cookie, used by X authentication. The script generated a cookie that was not strong enough and permit a possible hacker to more easily guess the authentication cookie, thus obtaining unauthorized access to the VNC server. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:022 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 6905 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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