CVE-2008-1802: Buffer Overflow
Published May 12, 2008
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the processredirectpdu (rdp.c) function in rdesktop 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) redirect request with modified length fields.
Affected Software
1 affected component
rdesktop RDesktop=1.5.0
Event History
May 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1802?
CVE-2008-1802 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1802?
To fix CVE-2008-1802, upgrade rdesktop to a version later than 1.5.0 that has patched this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1802?
CVE-2008-1802 affects rdesktop version 1.5.0.
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Can CVE-2008-1802 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1802 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Remote Desktop Protocol requests.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1802?
CVE-2008-1802 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.