VNC: Invalid Server Response

This protocol anomaly is a VNC server response that is sent by a VNC client. VNC clients should receive VNC responses, not send them. This protocol anomaly can indicate that the VNC server is invalid.

Extended Description

Detection of a VNC server-to-client message originating from a VNC client could indicate that a software or network transmission error has occurred. It could also indicate that malicious activity, such as a session hijacking attack, is being committed.

Short Name
VNC:INVALID:SERVER-RESPONSE
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
VNC
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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