CVE-2012-4429: Infoleak

Published Oct 1, 2012
·
Updated

Vino 2.28, 2.32, 3.4.2, and earlier allows remote attackers to read clipboard activity by listening on TCP port 5900.

Affected Software

107 affected components
David King Vino<=3.4.2
David King Vino=0.12
David King Vino=0.14
David King Vino=2.7
David King Vino=2.7.3
David King Vino=2.7.3.1
David King Vino=2.7.4
David King Vino=2.7.90
David King Vino=2.7.91
David King Vino=2.7.92
David King Vino=2.8
David King Vino=2.8.0
David King Vino=2.8.0.1
David King Vino=2.8.1
David King Vino=2.9
David King Vino=2.9.2
David King Vino=2.10
David King Vino=2.11
David King Vino=2.11.1
David King Vino=2.11.1.1
David King Vino=2.11.1.2
David King Vino=2.11.90
David King Vino=2.11.92
David King Vino=2.12
David King Vino=2.13
David King Vino=2.13.5
David King Vino=2.14
David King Vino=2.15
David King Vino=2.16
David King Vino=2.17
David King Vino=2.17.2
David King Vino=2.17.4
David King Vino=2.17.5
David King Vino=2.17.92
David King Vino=2.18
David King Vino=2.18.1
David King Vino=2.19
David King Vino=2.19.5
David King Vino=2.19.90
David King Vino=2.19.92
David King Vino=2.20
David King Vino=2.20.1
David King Vino=2.21
David King Vino=2.21.1
David King Vino=2.21.2
David King Vino=2.21.3
David King Vino=2.21.90
David King Vino=2.21.91
David King Vino=2.21.92
David King Vino=2.22
David King Vino=2.22.1
David King Vino=2.22.2
David King Vino=2.23
David King Vino=2.23.5
David King Vino=2.23.90
David King Vino=2.23.91
David King Vino=2.23.92
David King Vino=2.24
David King Vino=2.24.1
David King Vino=2.25
David King Vino=2.25.3
David King Vino=2.25.4
David King Vino=2.25.5
David King Vino=2.25.90
David King Vino=2.25.91
David King Vino=2.25.92
David King Vino=2.26
David King Vino=2.26.1
David King Vino=2.26.2
David King Vino=2.27
David King Vino=2.27.5
David King Vino=2.27.90
David King Vino=2.27.91
David King Vino=2.27.92
David King Vino=2.28
David King Vino=2.28.3
David King Vino=2.31.4
David King Vino=2.31.91
David King Vino=2.32.0
David King Vino=2.32.2
David King Vino=2.99.0
David King Vino=2.99.1
David King Vino=2.99.2
David King Vino=2.99.3
David King Vino=2.99.4
David King Vino=2.99.5
David King Vino=3.0.0
David King Vino=3.0.1
David King Vino=3.0.2
David King Vino=3.0.3
David King Vino=3.1
David King Vino=3.1.1
David King Vino=3.1.2
David King Vino=3.1.3
David King Vino=3.1.4
David King Vino=3.1.5
David King Vino=3.1.90
David King Vino=3.1.91
David King Vino=3.1.92
David King Vino=3.2.0
David King Vino=3.2.1
David King Vino=3.2.2
David King Vino=3.3.1
David King Vino=3.3.3
David King Vino=3.3.92
David King Vino=3.4.0
David King Vino=3.4.1

Event History

Oct 1, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4429?

CVE-2012-4429 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to clipboard data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4429?

To fix CVE-2012-4429, update Vino to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Vino are affected by CVE-2012-4429?

CVE-2012-4429 affects Vino versions 2.28, 2.32, 3.4.2, and earlier.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-4429?

With CVE-2012-4429, remote attackers can exploit an open TCP port 5900 to read clipboard activity.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4429 if I cannot update?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2012-4429 includes disabling the Vino server or blocking TCP port 5900.

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