#VU33455 Buffer overflow in Debian Linux - CVE-2018-20182

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33455

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Debian

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

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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

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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.