SB2019052850 - Heap-based buffer overflow in rdesktop (Alpine package)
Published: May 28, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019052850
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8797)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow condition in the process_plane() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim who is using a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client on a targeted system into connecting to an attacker-controlled RDP server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.