CVE-2008-5902

Name: CVE-2008-5902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-15T17:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function in xrdp/xrdp_bitmap.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function in xrdp/xrdp_bitmap.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.38%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xrdp	Xrdp	<= 0.4.1
Xrdp	Xrdp	0.3
Xrdp	Xrdp	0.3.1
Xrdp	Xrdp	0.3.2
Xrdp	Xrdp	0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5902?

Buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function in xrdp/xrdp_bitmap.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

How severe is CVE-2008-5902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5902?

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Source: NVD / NIST