CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Out-Of-Bounds Read in the function ui_clip_handle_data() that results in an information leak.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-03-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-20174?
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain an Out-Of-Bounds Read in the function ui_clip_handle_data() that results in an information leak.
Is CVE-2018-20174 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-20174 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-20174?
CVE-2018-20174 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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