CVE-2018-8785: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 29, 2018
·Updated
FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function zgfxdecompress() that results in a memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
FreeRDP freerdp<=1.2.0
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc1
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc2
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
debian/freerdp2
2.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u12.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u32.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1
Remediation
Event History
Nov 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:10 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:15 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8785?
CVE-2018-8785 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8785?
To fix CVE-2018-8785, upgrade FreeRDP to version 2.0.0-rc4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8785?
CVE-2018-8785 is a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability.
4
Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2018-8785?
FreeRDP versions prior to 2.0.0-rc4 are affected by CVE-2018-8785.
5
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-8785?
Exploiting CVE-2018-8785 could result in memory corruption and potentially remote code execution.