CVE-2001-0167
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows...
CVE-2001-0167 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.6) in Att Winvnc, published March 9, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 50.8%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.6 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 50.8%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rfbConnFailed packet with a long reason string.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | RealVNC 3.3.7 Client Buffer Overflow | 2001-01-29 |
| Exploit-DB | RealVNC 3.3.7 - Client Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2010-04-30 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rfbConnFailed packet with a long reason string.
- Record
CVE-2001-0167- CVSS 2.0
- 7.6 High
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rfbConnFailed packet with a long reason string.
- Record
CVE-2001-0167- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0167No score
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rfbConnFailed packet with a long reason string.
- Record
EUVD-2001-0167- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-7vvv-c5q6-4rvqNo score
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows...
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) client 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long rfbConnFailed packet with a long reason string.
- Record
GHSA-7vvv-c5q6-4rvq- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.