Buffer overflow in Debian Linux



| Updated: 2020-08-04
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-20182
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33455

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20182

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain a Buffer Overflow over the global variables in the function seamless_process_line() that results in memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: 8.0 - 9.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106938
https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163b65e1
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00030.html
https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-06
https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4394


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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