CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0168

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) server 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request when the DebugLevel registry key is greater than 0.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, leading to serious security threats for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the WinVNC server to the latest version and monitor registry settings to ensure DebugLevel is set to 0.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) server 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request when the DebugLevel registry key is greater than 0.

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