Vulnerability Description
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain several Out-Of- Bounds Reads in the file secure.c that result in a Denial of Service (segfault).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rdesktop | Rdesktop | <= 1.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938
- https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00030.html
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clientsExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-06
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4394
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938
- https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00030.html
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clientsExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-06
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4394
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20176?
CVE-2018-20176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain several Out-Of- Bounds Reads in the file secure.c that result in a Denial of Service (segfault).
How severe is CVE-2018-20176?
CVE-2018-20176 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rdesktop Rdesktop.