CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1511

First published: Mon Mar 03 2003(Updated: )

The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AT&T VNC=3.3.3
AT&T VNC=3.3.3r2
AT&T VNC=3.3.4
AT&T VNC=3.3.5
AT&T VNC=3.3.6
TightVNC=1.2.0
TightVNC=1.2.1
TightVNC=1.2.2
TightVNC=1.2.3
TightVNC=1.2.4
TightVNC=1.2.5

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1511?

    CVE-2002-1511 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the weak cookie generation that could lead to unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1511?

    To fix CVE-2002-1511, upgrade to a version of VNC that is 3.3.3r2-21 or later, or use a patched version.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2002-1511?

    CVE-2002-1511 affects versions of AT&T VNC prior to 3.3.3r2-21 and certain versions of TightVNC.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2002-1511?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-1511 can allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a VNC session due to weak cookie security.

  • Is CVE-2002-1511 still a risk in modern systems?

    While CVE-2002-1511 primarily affects older VNC versions, any outdated systems running these versions are still at risk.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203