CVE-2019-15682: High severity ubuntu desktop file utils vulnerability
Published Oct 30, 2019
·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.
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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.
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What type of vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2019-15682?
CVE-2019-15682 includes multiple out-of-bound access read vulnerabilities.
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Can CVE-2019-15682 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-15682 can be exploited via network connectivity.