CVE-2018-8789
UnknownEPSS 5.24%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8789 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains several Out-Of-Bounds Reads in the NTLM Authentication module that results in a Denial of Service (segfault).. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains several Out-Of-Bounds Reads in the NTLM Authentication module that results in a Denial of Service (segfault).
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/2ee663f39dc8dac3d9988e847db19b2d7e3ac8c6Patch, 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/2ee663f39dc8dac3d9988e847db19b2d7e3ac8c6Patch, 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-2018-8789?
FreeRDP prior to version 2.0.0-rc4 contains several Out-Of-Bounds Reads in the NTLM Authentication module that results in a Denial of Service (segfault).
How severe is CVE-2018-8789?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8789 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8789?
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.
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