CVE-2008-1803
First published: Mon May 12 2008(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the xrealloc function (rdesktop.c) in RDesktop 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown parameters that trigger a heap-based overflow. NOTE: the role of the channel_process function was not specified by the original researcher.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Desktop File Utils | =1.5.0 |
Remedy
http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=20080511065217.GA24455%40cse.unsw.EDU.AU
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=698
- http://rdesktop.cvs.sourceforge.net/rdesktop/rdesktop/rdesktop.c?r1=1.161&r2=1.162&pathrev=HEAD
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=20080511065217.GA24455%40cse.unsw.EDU.AU
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1573
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29097
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019992
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30118
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00244.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00270.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00296.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:101
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30248
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-04.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31224
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30713
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0575.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-240708-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-646-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31928
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-360.htm
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2403
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1467/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42277
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9800
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1803?
CVE-2008-1803 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a heap-based overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1803?
To fix CVE-2008-1803, upgrade to a patched version of RDesktop that resolves the signedness error.
What versions of RDesktop are affected by CVE-2008-1803?
CVE-2008-1803 specifically affects RDesktop version 1.5.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1803?
CVE-2008-1803 is an integer signedness error that can lead to a heap-based overflow.
Can CVE-2008-1803 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1803 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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