CVE-2008-5903 json
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 arbitra…
published 2009-01-15 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5873
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.2%
- EPSS 3.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- xrdp Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.4.0~dfsg-9
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5903
Exploit prediction
3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- packetstormsecurity.org http://packetstormsecurity.org/0812-advisories/VA_VD_87_08_XRDP.pdf referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-189 Numeric Errors
References
-
packetstormsecurity.org
/0812-advisories/VA_VD_87_08_XRDP.pdf
exploit
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lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33371
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/48093
vdb-entry
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/3
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5903
- NVD CVE-2008-5903
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