9187 : RealVNC Server Connection Saturation DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-08-25

Description

RealVNC contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an attacker initates more than 60 simultaneous connections, and will result in loss of availability for the service.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

RealVNC Ltd

VNC

4.0 (not affected)

References

Security Tracker: 1011072
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-08/1068.html
Vendor URL: http://www.realvnc.com/

Credit

bugfree - bugfree18hotmail.com -

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