CVE-2001-0167 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in AT&T WinVNC client versions 3.3.3r7 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a specially crafted, long rfbConnFailed packet containing an extended reason string. The vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.6, indicating a network-based attack with high complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is available via Metasploit, and its EPSS score suggests a higher-than-average likelihood of exploitation, despite a lack of community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.3.3r7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:att:winvnc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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