CVE-2006-2369: High severity VNC RealVNC vulnerability

Published May 15, 2006
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Updated

RealVNC 4.1.1, and other products that use RealVNC such as AdderLink IP and Cisco CallManager, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a request in which the client specifies an insecure security type such as "Type 1 - None", which is accepted even if it is not offered by the server, as originally demonstrated using a long password.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VNC RealVNC=4.1.1

Event History

May 15, 2006
CVE Published
04:06 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2369?

CVE-2006-2369 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2369?

To mitigate CVE-2006-2369, users should upgrade to a newer version of RealVNC that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2369?

CVE-2006-2369 affects RealVNC 4.1.1 and other products that incorporate RealVNC, including AdderLink IP and Cisco CallManager.

4

Can CVE-2006-2369 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-2369 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass authentication.

5

What type of authentication issue does CVE-2006-2369 involve?

CVE-2006-2369 involves an authentication flaw where insecure security types like 'Type 1 - None' are incorrectly accepted by the server.

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