Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in rdesktop from rdesktop Project
CVE-2018-20178

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rdesktop

Status
Rdesktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-20178?

Versions of rdesktop up to and including v1.8.3 are impacted by an Out-Of-Bounds Read vulnerability within the process_demand_active() function. This flaw can trigger a Denial of Service condition due to a segmentation fault during execution. It may allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability under specific conditions, leading to potential service disruption, highlighting the need for immediate awareness and timely updates to mitigate associated risks.

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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