VNC Protocol

Detection Information

The following page provides information on the VNC Protocol.

Protocol Description

The Virtual Network Computing (VNC) protocol is a remote desktop sharing system to control another computer in a different location.

Full Name

Virtual Network Computing

Abbreviation

VNC

Introduced

Version 2.88

Port Statistics

IP Protocol Flow Percent
TCP 5900 71%
TCP 5901 19%
TCP 5800 9%

Port Reference - RFC

  • TCP 5900 - Remote Framebuffer
  • UDP 5900 - Remote Framebuffer

Category

Remote Desktop


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