Vulnerability Description
SunPCi II VNC uses a weak authentication scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the VNC password by sniffing the random byte challenge, which is used as the key for encrypted communications.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sun Pci Ii Driver | 2.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0003.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9476.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5146ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0003.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9476.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5146ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0994?
CVE-2002-0994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). SunPCi II VNC uses a weak authentication scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the VNC password by sniffing the random byte challenge, which is used as the key for encrypted communications.
How severe is CVE-2002-0994?
CVE-2002-0994 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0994?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Sun Pci Ii Driver.