CVE-2018-8799: 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 processsecondaryorder() 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-2018-8799?
CVE-2018-8799 has been classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability due to its potential to cause a segmentation fault.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8799?
To fix CVE-2018-8799, upgrade rdesktop to version 1.8.6-2 or 1.9.0-2.
3
Which versions of rdesktop are affected by CVE-2018-8799?
CVE-2018-8799 affects rdesktop versions up to and including 1.8.3.
4
What impact does CVE-2018-8799 have on system performance?
CVE-2018-8799 can lead to a Denial of Service, causing the rdesktop application to crash.
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Is CVE-2018-8799 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2018-8799 is relevant to rdesktop running on Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.