CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1164

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

WinVNC installs the WinVNC3 registry key with permissions that give Special Access (read and modify) to the Everybody group. This allows users to read and modify sensitive information such as passwords and gain access to the system.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is that unauthorized users may gain access to confidential data and the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict permissions on the WinVNC3 registry key so that only authorized users can read and modify sensitive information.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

WinVNC installs the WinVNC3 registry key with permissions that give Special Access (read and modify) to the Everybody group, which allows users to read and modify sensitive information such as passwords and gain access to the system.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS