CVE-2019-15682

Name: CVE-2019-15682
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-30T16:15:15.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15682 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. RDesktop version 1.8.4 contains multiple out-of-bound access read vulnerabilities in its code, which results in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RDesktop version 1.8.4 contains multiple out-of-bound access read vulnerabilities in its code, which results in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. These issues have been fixed in version 1.8.5

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rdesktop	Rdesktop	1.8.4

References

https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2019/10/30/klcert-19-032-denial-of-service-in-rdesktop-before-1-8-4/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2019/10/30/klcert-19-032-denial-of-service-in-rdesktop-before-1-8-4/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15682?

How severe is CVE-2019-15682?

CVE-2019-15682 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15682?

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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Source: NVD / NIST