CVE-2002-0971

CVE-2002-0971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Att Winvnc Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in VNC, TightVNC, and TridiaVNC allows local users to execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem by using the Win32 Messaging System to bypass the VNC GUI and access the "Add new clients" dialogue box.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0971?
Vulnerability in VNC, TightVNC, and TridiaVNC allows local users to execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem by using the Win32 Messaging System to bypass the VNC GUI and access the "Add new clients" dialogue box.
How severe is CVE-2002-0971?
CVE-2002-0971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0971 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0971?
CVE-2002-0971 primarily affects Att Winvnc Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0971?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0971 published?
CVE-2002-0971 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)