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Name:
VNC.Request.Detection
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Released Date:
Apr 2 2008
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Severity:
info
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FortiGuard Center
> Vulnerability Encyclopedia
In-Depth Analysis
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Description
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This indicates a connection attempt to VNC server was made by VNC client.
VNC is a free remote control software which allows user to view and fully interact with one computer desktop (the "VNC server") using a simple program (the "VNC viewer") on another computer desktop anywhere on the Internet.
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Impact
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Attackers can gain confidential resources.
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Affected Products
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Any system that runs VNC server on the Internet is vulnerable.
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Aliases
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VNC.Request.Detection
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References
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http://www.realvnc.com/vnc
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Recommended Actions
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If required, the signature can be set to drop to block VNC traffic.
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