# 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.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-10-01 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Vino 2.28, 2.32, 3.4.2, and earlier allows remote attackers to read clipboard activity by listening on TCP port 5900.

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## References

- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0169.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78602
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/14/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1701-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55548
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/25
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50527

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