Vulnerability Description
The scp_v0s_accept function in sesman/libscp/libscp_v0.c in the session manager in xrdp through 0.9.4 uses an untrusted integer as a write length, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted input stream.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrinolabs | Xrdp | <= 0.9.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/958Issue TrackingPatch
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/xrdp-devel/PmVfMuy_xBA
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00005.html
- https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/pull/958Issue TrackingPatch
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/xrdp-devel/PmVfMuy_xBA
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00005.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16927?
CVE-2017-16927 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). The scp_v0s_accept function in sesman/libscp/libscp_v0.c in the session manager in xrdp through 0.9.4 uses an untrusted integer as a write length, which allows local users to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2017-16927?
CVE-2017-16927 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16927?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Neutrinolabs Xrdp, Debian Debian Linux.