CVE-2002-1511
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(),...
CVE-2002-1511 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Att Vnc, published March 3, 2003. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.81%, the 78th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.81%EPSS, 78th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
- Record
CVE-2002-1511- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
- Record
CVE-2002-1511- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-1494No score
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
- Record
EUVD-2002-1494- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-8xgj-c952-7qhxNo score
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(),...
The vncserver wrapper for vnc before 3.3.3r2-21 uses the rand() function instead of srand(), which causes vncserver to generate weak cookies.
- Record
GHSA-8xgj-c952-7qhx- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/56161
distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes?id=a&anuncio=000640
changelogs.credativ.org/debian/pool/main/v/vnc/vnc_3.3.6-3/changelog
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-041.html
iss.net/security_center/static/11384.php
mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:022