CVE-2018-8800
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.06%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8800 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function ui_clip_handle_data() that results in a memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 7.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function ui_clip_handle_data() that results in a memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rdesktop | Rdesktop | <= 1.8.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163b65e1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-06Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4394Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163b65e1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-06Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4394Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8800?
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in function ui_clip_handle_data() that results in a memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-8800?
CVE-2018-8800 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8800?
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-2018-8800?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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