CVE-2018-8792: High severity ubuntu desktop file utils vulnerability
Published Feb 5, 2019
·Updated
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Out-Of-Bounds Read in function csspreadtsrequest() that results in a Denial of Service (segfault).
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-2018-8792?
CVE-2018-8792 has been classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-8792?
To fix CVE-2018-8792, upgrade rdesktop to version 1.8.6-2 or later.
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What versions of rdesktop are affected by CVE-2018-8792?
Versions of rdesktop up to and including 1.8.3 are affected by CVE-2018-8792.
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What is the impact of CVE-2018-8792?
The impact of CVE-2018-8792 is a potential Denial of Service due to an Out-Of-Bounds Read causing a segmentation fault.
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On which platforms does CVE-2018-8792 affect rdesktop?
CVE-2018-8792 affects rdesktop on Debian versions 8.0 and 9.0.