Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects the rdesktop RDP client, not an RDP server. A malicious or compromised RDP server could corrupt memory in a vulnerable client when someone connects, with possible remote code execution. The main business concern is administrator or support workstations using old rdesktop versions. Exposure is most likely on Linux or Unix desktops, jump hosts, support systems, or automation that use rdesktop 1.8.3 or earlier to connect to RDP servers. Risk rises where users connect to third-party, internet-hosted, or otherwise untrusted RDP endpoints. Treat this as a high-priority endpoint and administrator workstation issue. It is not a server-side RDP exposure by itself, but compromise of privileged support systems can create outsized operational impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory all systems with rdesktop installed.; Upgrade rdesktop using your distribution or upstream vendor guidance.; Prioritize users who connect to external or untrusted RDP servers..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/rdesktop/rdesktop/commit/4dca546d04321a610c1835010b5dad85163b65e1CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- GLSA-201903-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- DSA-4394CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190219 [SECURITY] [DLA 1683-1] rdesktop security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow
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