CVE-2002-1511

security flaw

Published Sep 1, 2004 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2002-1494 The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 3:26 AM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2003, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 3, 2003, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:59 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 11, 2002, 12:00 AM