CVE-2018-8796: 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 processbitmapupdates() 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-2018-8796?
CVE-2018-8796 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability due to an Out-Of-Bounds Read in rdesktop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8796?
To fix CVE-2018-8796, upgrade rdesktop to version 1.8.6-2 or higher, or 1.9.0-2 or higher.
3
Which versions of rdesktop are affected by CVE-2018-8796?
All versions of rdesktop up to and including 1.8.3 are affected by CVE-2018-8796.
4
What consequences can occur due to CVE-2018-8796?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8796 can lead to a Denial of Service condition resulting in a segmentation fault.
5
Is CVE-2018-8796 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2018-8796 primarily affects rdesktop on Debian versions 8.0 and 9.0.