CVE-2019-15682: High severity ubuntu desktop file utils vulnerability

Published Oct 30, 2019
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Updated

RDesktop version 1.8.4 contains multiple out-of-bound access read vulnerabilities in its code, which results in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. These issues have been fixed in version 1.8.5

Affected Software

1 affected component
rdesktop RDesktop=1.8.4

Event History

Oct 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15682?

CVE-2019-15682 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15682?

To fix CVE-2019-15682, upgrade RDesktop to version 1.8.5 or later.

3

What affected version of RDesktop does CVE-2019-15682 target?

CVE-2019-15682 specifically targets RDesktop version 1.8.4.

4

What type of vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2019-15682?

CVE-2019-15682 includes multiple out-of-bound access read vulnerabilities.

5

Can CVE-2019-15682 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-15682 can be exploited via network connectivity.

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