[ GLSA 201903-06 ] rdesktop

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: rdesktop: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201903-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2019-03-10
Bug(s): #674558
ID: 201903-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in rdesktop, the
worst of which could result in the remote execution of arbitrary code.


Background

rdesktop is a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client.

Affected Packages

Package: net-misc/rdesktop
Vulnerable: < 1.8.4
Unaffected: >= 1.8.4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in rdesktop. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain
sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All rdesktop users should upgrade to the latest version: