CVE-2018-8800
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
rdesktop
oss-projectaka rdesktop.org
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
opensuse
oss-project·DE
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
commercial·USaka checkpoint
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938
securityfocus.com
https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163b65e1
github.com
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