Clipboard Activity Disclosure in Vino
Summary
CVE-2012-4429: Vino 2.28, 2.32, 3.4.2, and earlier allows remote attackers to read clipboard activity by listening on TCP port 5900. Affects vino versions < 3.8.1-1. Fixed in 3.8.1-1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Vino is a remote desktop server for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows users to remotely access and control their desktops over a network connection. Vino listens on TCP port 5900 and provides various features for remote desktop access. However, versions 2.28, 2.32, 3.4.2, and earlier of Vino are vulnerable to a security issue that allows remote attackers to read clipboard activity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2012-4429) in Vino allows an attacker to intercept and read clipboard activity by exploiting a flaw in the software. By listening on TCP port 5900, an attacker can capture sensitive information copied to the clipboard, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other confidential data. This vulnerability poses a risk to users who have Vino installed and are using remote desktop access.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.8.1-1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade vinoTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in Vino allows remote attackers to read clipboard activity, potentially exposing sensitive information. It is crucial to update Vino to the fixed version to mitigate this security risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Vino is a remote desktop server for the GNOME desktop environment, allowing users to remotely access and control their desktops over a network connection.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read clipboard activity, potentially exposing sensitive information copied to the clipboard, such as passwords or credit card numbers.
Versions 2.28, 2.32, 3.4.2, and earlier of Vino are affected by this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, update Vino to version 3.8.1-1 or later.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
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