7.5
CWE
20 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5904: Input Validation

First published: Thu Jan 15 2009(Updated: )

The rdp_rdp_process_color_pointer_pdu function in rdp/rdp_rdp.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote RDP servers to have an unknown impact via input data that sets crafted values for certain length variables, leading to a buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5904?

    CVE-2008-5904 is considered to have a potentially high severity due to its ability to cause a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5904?

    To fix CVE-2008-5904, you should update xrdp to version 0.4.2 or later.

  • What versions of xrdp are affected by CVE-2008-5904?

    CVE-2008-5904 affects xrdp versions 0.4.1 and earlier, including 0.3, 0.3.1, and 0.3.2.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-5904?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-5904 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • Is CVE-2008-5904 still a concern in modern systems?

    CVE-2008-5904 can still be a concern if older versions of xrdp remain in use on systems that are not properly updated.

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