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CVE-2008-1802

HighPublished

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...

Published: May 12, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 11, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

13.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

rdesktop 1.5.0 - 'process_redirect_pdu()' BSS Overflow (PoC)Exploit
Guido Landi · linux · May 11, 2008

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