Vulnerability Description
ThinVNC 1.0b1 is vulnerable to arbitrary file read, which leads to a compromise of the VNC server. The vulnerability exists even when authentication is turned on during the deployment of the VNC server. The password for authentication is stored in cleartext in a file that can be read via a ../../ThinVnc.ini directory traversal attack vector.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cybelsoft | Thinvnc | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154896/ThinVNC-1.0b1-Authentication-Bypass.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/bewest/thinvnc/issues/5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/shashankmangal2/Exploits/blob/master/ThinVNC-RemoteAccess/POCBroken Link
- https://redteamzone.com/ThinVNC/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154896/ThinVNC-1.0b1-Authentication-Bypass.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/bewest/thinvnc/issues/5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/shashankmangal2/Exploits/blob/master/ThinVNC-RemoteAccess/POCBroken Link
- https://redteamzone.com/ThinVNC/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17662?
CVE-2019-17662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ThinVNC 1.0b1 is vulnerable to arbitrary file read, which leads to a compromise of the VNC server. The vulnerability exists even when authentication is turned on during the deployment of the VNC serve...
How severe is CVE-2019-17662?
CVE-2019-17662 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17662?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cybelsoft Thinvnc.