CVE-2018-8788
UnknownEPSS 7.40%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains an Out-Of-Bounds Write of up to 4 bytes in function nsc_rle_decode() that results in a memory corruption and possibly even a remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 7.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains an Out-Of-Bounds Write of up to 4 bytes in function nsc_rle_decode() that results in a memory corruption and possibly even a remote code execution.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freerdp | Freerdp | <= 1.2.0 | — |
| Freerdp | Freerdp | 2.0.0 | Rc1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/d1112c279bd1a327e8e4d0b5f371458bf2579659Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3845-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/d1112c279bd1a327e8e4d0b5f371458bf2579659Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3845-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8788?
FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains an Out-Of-Bounds Write of up to 4 bytes in function nsc_rle_decode() that results in a memory corruption and possibly even a remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-8788?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8788?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-8788?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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