Integer Signedness Errors in rdesktop by the Vendor Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-20175

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rdesktop

Status
Rdesktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-20175?

Versions of rdesktop up to and including v1.8.3 are susceptible to several Integer Signedness errors that can result in Out-Of-Bounds Reads within the mcs.c file. This flaw can be exploited, leading to Denial of Service conditions such as segmentation faults. Users of rdesktop need to be aware of these vulnerabilities to ensure their systems remain secure against potential abuse.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321...
x_refsource_MISC
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-06
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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