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CVE-2006-4309

10.0 · HIGH

VNC server on the AK-Systems Windows Terminal 1.2.5 ExVLP is not password protected, which allows remote attackers to login and view RDP or Citrix sessions.

Published Aug 23, 2006ak-systemsEPSS 2.48%

Overview

CVE-2006-4309 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ak-systems windows_terminal. It was published on August 23, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VNC server on the AK-Systems Windows Terminal 1.2.5 ExVLP is not password protected, which allows remote attackers to login and view RDP or Citrix sessions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ak-systems. Update windows_terminal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1438Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444060/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19659Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28532Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1438Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444060/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19659Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28532

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4309?

CVE-2006-4309 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ak-systems windows_terminal. It was published on August 23, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4309?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4309?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ak-systems. Update windows_terminal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4309?

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