CVE-2018-8791: High severity rdesktop RDesktop vulnerability
Published Feb 5, 2019
·Updated
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Out-Of-Bounds Read in function rdpdrprocess() that results in an information leak.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/rdesktop
1.8.6-21.9.0-2
rdesktop RDesktop<=1.8.3
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Feb 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8791?
CVE-2018-8791 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information leakage.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8791?
To fix CVE-2018-8791, update rdesktop to version 1.8.6-2 or later.
3
Which versions of rdesktop are affected by CVE-2018-8791?
rdesktop versions up to and including 1.8.3 are affected by CVE-2018-8791.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8791?
CVE-2018-8791 is an Out-Of-Bounds Read vulnerability that results in an information leak.
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What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-8791?
CVE-2018-8791 affects Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 running vulnerable rdesktop versions.