Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-8798 affects the rdesktop Remote Desktop client, not an RDP server. A malicious or compromised RDP server could trigger an out-of-bounds read in affected clients and leak information from the client process. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Linux or Unix systems still using rdesktop v1.8.3 or older, especially legacy admin workstations, jump hosts, or packaged images. Risk increases when users connect to untrusted, internet-hosted, or compromised RDP servers. Treat this as a targeted client-side exposure rather than broad server compromise. Prioritize patching or retiring rdesktop on administrator workstations and jump hosts because those users may connect to higher-risk RDP endpoints. Mitigation focus: Upgrade rdesktop to a version containing the upstream fix.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, or openSUSE security updates where applicable.; Restrict rdesktop use to trusted RDP servers until patched..
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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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