CVE-2008-5903 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on xrdp servers by exploiting an array index error in the bitmap processing function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-5903?

CVE-2008-5903 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Array index error in the xrdp_bitmap_def_proc function in xrdp/funcs.c in xrdp 0.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that manipulate the value of the edit_pos structure member.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5903?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xrdp Xrdp.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5903?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-5903 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5903 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5903, GHSA-7rvf-q6wj-wg7q.