CVE-2018-20176
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.6 %
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 several Out-Of- Bounds Reads in the file secure.c that result in a Denial of Service (segfault).
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-03-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-20176?
rdesktop versions up to and including v1.8.3 contain several Out-Of- Bounds Reads in the file secure.c that result in a Denial of Service (segfault).
Is CVE-2018-20176 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-20176 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-20176?
CVE-2018-20176 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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