CVE-2008-5902
CVE-2008-5902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xrdp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Xrdp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function in xrdp/xrdp_bitmap.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5902?
- Buffer overflow in the xrdp_bitmap_invalidate function in xrdp/xrdp_bitmap.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5902?
- CVE-2008-5902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5902 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5902?
- CVE-2008-5902 primarily affects Xrdp. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5902?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-5902 published?
- CVE-2008-5902 was published on 2009-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/3
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0812-advisories/VA_VD_87_08_XRDP.pdf
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:xrdp:xrdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xrdp:xrdp:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xrdp:xrdp:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xrdp:xrdp:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xrdp:xrdp:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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