Vulnerability Description
FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains several Out-Of-Bounds Reads in the NTLM Authentication module that results 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freerdp | Freerdp | <= 1.2.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/2ee663f39dc8dac3d9988e847db19b2d7e3ac8PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clientsExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3845-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3845-2/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/2ee663f39dc8dac3d9988e847db19b2d7e3ac8PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clientsExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3845-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3845-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8789?
CVE-2018-8789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains several Out-Of-Bounds Reads in the NTLM Authentication module that results in a Denial of Service (segfault).
How severe is CVE-2018-8789?
CVE-2018-8789 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-2018-8789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freerdp Freerdp, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.