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HIGH

CVE-2018-20174

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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