CVE-2001-0167

Description

Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rfbConnFailed packet with a long reason string.

7.6

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 65.40% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6025	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2305	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98088315825366&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0167?: CVE-2001-0167 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0167?: To fix CVE-2001-0167, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0167 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0167 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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