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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 >> Windows >> SMB Registry : permissions of WinVNC's key Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SMB Registry : permissions of WinVNC's key |
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Acertains the access rights of a remote key Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : Local users can connect to the system remotely. Description : The registry key HKLM\Software\ORL\WinVNC3 is writeable and/or readable by users who are not in the admin group. This key contains the VNC password of this host, as well as other configuration setup. As this program permits remote access to this computer with the rights of the currently logged on users, you should fix this problem. Solution : Use regedt32 and set the permissions of this key to : - admin group : Full Control - system : Full Control - everyone : No access Network Security Threat Level: None / CVSS Base Score : 0 (AV:L/AC:H/Au:NR/C:N/A:N/I:N/B:N) Networks Security ID: 1961 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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