Buffer overflow in Rdesktop

CVE-2008-1802

Buffer overflow in the process_redirect_pdu (rdp.c) function in rdesktop 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) redirect request with modified length fields.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.130 (95.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Rdesktop — versions 1.5.0
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1802?
CVE-2008-1802 is a vulnerability in Rdesktop, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2008-05-12.
Is CVE-2008-1802 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.