Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in rdesktop Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-20181

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Rdesktop

Status
Rdesktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-20181?

An integer underflow vulnerability in the rdesktop function seamless_process() can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. This issue results in memory corruption and potentially allows for remote code execution. Affected users should update to the latest version of rdesktop to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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