# CVE-2008-5903: 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 arbitrar

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-01-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33371
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48093
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/3
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0812-advisories/VA_VD_87_08_XRDP.pdf

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