Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in rdesktop Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-20182

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Rdesktop

Status
Rdesktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-20182?

The buffer overflow vulnerability in rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 occurs due to improper handling of global variables in the seamless_process_line() function. This flaw can lead to memory corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. Systems running affected versions are at risk, necessitating immediate action to mitigate potential exploitation.

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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