Vulnerability Description
Integer underflow in the iso_recv_msg function (iso.c) in rdesktop 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) request with a small length field.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rdesktop | Rdesktop | 1.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=696
- http://rdesktop.cvs.sourceforge.net/rdesktop/rdesktop/iso.c?r1=1.19&r2=1.20&pathExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30248
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30380
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31222
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31224
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31928
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-04.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-240708-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-360.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1573
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:101
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1801?
CVE-2008-1801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer underflow in the iso_recv_msg function (iso.c) in rdesktop 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Remote Desktop Protocol ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1801?
CVE-2008-1801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rdesktop Rdesktop.