6281 : AT&T WinVNC Client rfbConnFailed Packet Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2001-01-29

Description

A buffer overflow exists in WinVNC. The client fails to validate rfbConnFailed packets resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted packet, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Solution Unknown
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

AT&amp;amp;amp;T

WinVNC

3.3.7

References

CVE ID: 2001-0167 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 2305
ISS X-Force ID: 6025
Metasploit ID: 6281
Mail List Post: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=98088315825366&w=2

Credit

Maximiliano Caceres - Core SDI
Emiliano Kargieman - Core SDI
Agustin Azubel - Core SDI

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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