Package        : rdesktop
Version        : 1.8.6-0+deb8u1
Debian Bug     : 930387


Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the rdesktop RDP
client, which could result in buffer overflows and execution of
arbitrary code.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
1.8.6-0+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your rdesktop packages.


For the detailed security status of rdesktop please refer to its
security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/rdesktop

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


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Jonas Meurer

Debian LTS: DLA-1837-1: rdesktop security update

June 25, 2019
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the rdesktop RDP client, which could result in buffer overflows and execution of arbitrary code

Summary

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
1.8.6-0+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your rdesktop packages.


For the detailed security status of rdesktop please refer to its
security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/rdesktop

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


- --
Jonas Meurer


Severity
Package : rdesktop
Version : 1.8.6-0+deb8u1
Debian Bug : 930387

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