REDHAT-BUG-2365232: Medium severity gnome remote desktop vulnerability
The vulnerability stems from improper handling of malformed RDP packets in gnome-remote-desktop when remote access is enabled. An unauthenticated attacker can trigger a segmentation fault, leaving the service in a defunct state and causing a denial-of-service condition until a manual reboot is performed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2365232?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2365232 is considered high due to its potential to cause denial-of-service conditions.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2365232?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2365232, it is recommended to update gnome-remote-desktop to the latest version provided by GNOME.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2365232?
Users of gnome-remote-desktop with remote access enabled are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2365232.
What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2365232 have on systems?
REDHAT-BUG-2365232 can cause segmentation faults leading to a denial-of-service state requiring manual reboot.
Is authentication required to exploit REDHAT-BUG-2365232?
No, an unauthenticated attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2365232.