OpenSUSE Linux update for rdesktop
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 19 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-20174 CVE-2018-20175 CVE-2018-20176 CVE-2018-20177 CVE-2018-20178 CVE-2018-20179 CVE-2018-20180 CVE-2018-20181 CVE-2018-20182 CVE-2018-8791 CVE-2018-8792 CVE-2018-8793 CVE-2018-8794 CVE-2018-8795 CVE-2018-8796 CVE-2018-8797 CVE-2018-8798 CVE-2018-8799 CVE-2018-8800 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-125 CWE-190 CWE-191 CWE-119 CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #5 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #6 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #7 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #8 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #9 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #10 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #11 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #12 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #13 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #14 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #15 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #16 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #17 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #18 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #19 is available. |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 19 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU18008
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20174
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the function ui_clip_handle_data(). A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
2) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU33449
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20175
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contains several Integer Signedness errors that lead to Out-Of-Bounds Reads in the file mcs.c and result in a Denial of Service (segfault).
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
3) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU18011
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20176
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing RDP packets in sec_parse_crypt_info() and sec_recv() functionsin secure.cfile. A remote attacker can trick the victim that is using the vulnerable RDP client to connect to malicious RDP server, trigger out-of-bounds read error and perform denial of service attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
4) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33450
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20177
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in function rdp_in_unistr(). A remote attacker can send a crafted request to the affected application, trigger memory corruption and possibly even a remote code execution.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
5) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU33451
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20178
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Out-Of-Bounds Read in the function process_demand_active() that results in a Denial of Service (segfault).
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
6) Integer underflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33452
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20179
CWE-ID:
CWE-191 - Integer underflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Integer Underflow that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in the function lspci_process() and results in memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
7) Integer underflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33453
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20180
CWE-ID:
CWE-191 - Integer underflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Integer Underflow that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in the function rdpsnddbg_process() and results in memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
8) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33454
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20181
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Integer Underflow that leads to a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in the function seamless_process() and results in memory corruption and probably even a remote code execution.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
9) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU33455
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20182
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
10) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU17679
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8791
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 rdpdr_process() 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
11) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU17678
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8792
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read condition in the cssp_read_tsrequest() 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 cause the service to crash.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
12) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU17680
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8793
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow condition in the cssp_read_tsrequest() 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 memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
13) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU17682
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8794
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow condition in the process_bitmap_updates() 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 out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
14) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU17473
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8795
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow. 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 out-of-bounds write condition in the process_bitmap_updates() function and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
15) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU17472
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8796
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read condition in the process_bitmap_updates() 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 cause the service to crash.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
16) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU17471
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8797
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow condition in the process_plane() 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 memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
17) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU17676
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
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.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
18) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU17677
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8799
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read condition in the process_secondary_order() 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 cause the service to crash.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
19) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU17681
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8800
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow condition in the ui_clip_handle_data() 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 memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
SUSE Linux: 15
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00040.html
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.
