PT-2019-1467
CVE-2018-8800
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Published
2019-01-18
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Updated
2026-10-31
Description by
CVSS 3.1
9.8
CriticalMetricsAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3
Description
The issue is related to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in the
ui clip handle data() function, which can result in memory corruption and potentially allow for remote code execution. The vulnerability is associated with the implementation of the ui clip handle data function in the rdesktop RDP client. Exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.Recommendations
For rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3, update to a version later than v1.8.3 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the
ui clip handle data() function until a patch is available. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾