CVE-2000-1164 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 7 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read and modify WinVNC registry keys to steal passwords and gain system access due to insecure permissions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-1164?

CVE-2000-1164 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WinVNC installs the WinVNC3 registry key with permissions that give Special Access (read and modify) to the Everybody group, which allows users to read and modify sensitive information such as passwords and gain access to the system.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1164?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Att Winvnc.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1164?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1164 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-1164 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1164 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c88c-2pvm-pq8x.