REDHAT-BUG-2367717: Medium severity gnome remote desktop vulnerability
Once gnome-remote-desktop is listening for RDP connections, an unauthenticated attacker can exhaust system resources and crash the process repeatedly. In fact, there is some sort of resource leak that after many attacks, will result in gnome-remote-desktop no longer being able to open files even after it is restarted via systemd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2367717?
REDHAT-BUG-2367717 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to exhaust system resources and crash the gnome-remote-desktop process.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2367717?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2367717, ensure that you are using the latest version of gnome-remote-desktop with the appropriate patches applied.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2367717?
REDHAT-BUG-2367717 affects systems running GNOME's gnome-remote-desktop that are configured to listen for RDP connections.
Can REDHAT-BUG-2367717 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an unauthenticated attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2367717 remotely to exhaust system resources.
What are the symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-2367717?
Symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-2367717 include system instability, processes crashing, and inability to open files after repeated attacks.