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    VNC issue.

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Thaenatos, May 23, 2011.

  1. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Ok with Ubuntu 10.10 I didnt have this issue and to be frank Im thinking about reinstalling it on my servers. But before I do that I want to know if there is an easy fix as I would prefer to stick to debian.

    On ubuntu 10.10 VNC only allowed local connections, but with debian squeeze it allows local and remote which is BAD. I have been searching the internet for a solution and have come up nil for an answer. Is there a way to limit VNC to local only so the only way I can VNC is ssh tunnel with port forward locally to vnc. Sadly there isnt an advanced tab anymore that used to house this option of local only.
     
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Unset 'configure network to automatically accept connections' in vino-preferences

    This is the /desktop/gnome/remote_access/use_upnp gconf key.

    Changelog for vino explains:
    found in: /usr/share/doc/vino/NEWS.gz
     
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    Automatically accept is not checked in the gui windows for remote desktop.
     
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    In that case you shouldn't have connections coming in unless you have forwarded the port from your router.
     
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    Wow just checked my firewall and that was hidden from when I was testing vnc many many months ago. wasnt a problem with ubuntu though as I tested VNC remote connectivity to make sure it only ran under ssh port forwarding. Eitherway the remote looks to be gone and no longer is it open to the world. Testing vnc through SSH now.
     
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    yep all is better! Cant believe I overlooked the rule on my firewall. Been a long day I guess...
     
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    LOL good stuff. Always good to close ports you don't need. And to skip reinstalling Ubuntu! :D
     
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    LoL yeah. Now to fix the USB mouse issue on my server...
     
    Thaenatos, May 23, 2011
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