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Microsoft Windows SMB Registry : WinVNC's Key Permissions
high Nessus Plugin ID 10553
Synopsis
Local users can connect to the system remotely.Description
The registry key HKLM\Software\ORL\WinVNC3 is writeable and/or readable by users who are not in the admin group.This key contains the VNC password of this host, as well as other configuration setup.
As this program allows remote access to this computer with the privileges of the currently logged on users, you should fix this problem.
Solution
Use regedt32 and set the permissions of this key to :- admin group : Full Control
- system : Full Control
- everyone : No access
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 10553
File Name: smb_reg_winvnc_perms.nasl
Version: 1.33
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 11/20/2000
Updated: 7/30/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Temporal Score: 6.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: SMB/transport, SMB/name, SMB/login, SMB/password, SMB/registry_access
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/18/2000
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2000-1164
BID: 1961