Vulnerability Description
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Att | Vnc | 3.3.3 |
| Tightvnc | Tightvnc | 1.2.0 |
References
- http://changelogs.credativ.org/debian/pool/main/v/vnc/vnc_3.3.6-3/changelog
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000640
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200302-15.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/56161
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11384.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:022
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-041.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-068.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6905
- http://changelogs.credativ.org/debian/pool/main/v/vnc/vnc_3.3.6-3/changelog
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000640
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200302-15.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/56161
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11384.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:022
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1511?
CVE-2002-1511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
How severe is CVE-2002-1511?
CVE-2002-1511 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Att Vnc, Tightvnc Tightvnc.