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MDKSA-2003:022: vnc

Vulnerability Assessment Summary 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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