CVE-2008-1802

CVE-2008-1802 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rdesktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-1802?
CVE-2008-1802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1802 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1802?
CVE-2008-1802 affects Rdesktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1802?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1802 published?
CVE-2008-1802 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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