7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5902: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 15 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function in xrdp/xrdp_bitmap.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
xrdp=0.4
xrdp=0.3.2
xrdp=0.3
xrdp<=0.4.1
xrdp=0.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5902?

    CVE-2008-5902 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5902?

    To fix CVE-2008-5902, upgrade xrdp to version 0.4.2 or later.

  • What versions of xrdp are affected by CVE-2008-5902?

    CVE-2008-5902 affects xrdp versions 0.4.1 and earlier, including 0.4, 0.3.2, 0.3.1, and 0.3.

  • What is the exploit method used in CVE-2008-5902?

    CVE-2008-5902 can be exploited by sending a crafted request that triggers a buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2008-5902?

    Any user running affected versions of xrdp is at risk from CVE-2008-5902 due to the vulnerability's ability to allow remote code execution.

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