Out-of-bounds read in rdesktop (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-8798 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
rdesktop (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU17676
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8798
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read condition in the rdpsnd_process_ping()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 segmentation fault (segfault) and access sensitive information on the targeted system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsrdesktop (Alpine package): 1.6.0-r0 - 1.8.3-r5
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:alpine:rdesktop_alpine_package:1.6.0-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:1.9
- cpe:2.3:a:alpine:rdesktop_alpine_package:1.7.0-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:2.3
- cpe:2.3:a:alpine:rdesktop_alpine_package:1.8.0-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:2.7
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=301cf3549bf6a5fbfab3f5e96ad545b6e58b3fa0
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.
