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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 >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200608-05] LibVNCServer: Authentication bypass Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200608-05] LibVNCServer: Authentication bypass |
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LibVNCServer: Authentication bypass Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200608-05 (LibVNCServer: Authentication bypass) LibVNCServer fails to properly validate protocol types effectively letting users decide what protocol to use, such as "Type 1 - None". LibVNCServer will accept this security type, even if it is not offered by the server. Impact A possible hacker could use this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access with the rights of the user running the VNC server. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2450 Solution: All LibVNCServer users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libvncserver-0.8.2" Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2006 Michel Arboi |
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