CVE-2002-1336

N/A Unknown
Published: December 11, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

TightVNC before 1.2.6 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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000640
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102753170201524&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102769183913594&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-287.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-041.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5296
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.tightvnc.com/WhatsNew.txt
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5992
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

18 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
78th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

tightvnc