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CVE-2024-32039

Freerdp buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.27%
  1. Published22 Apr 2024

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. FreeRDP based clients using a version of FreeRDP prior to 3.5.0 or 2.11.6 are vulnerable to integer overflow and out-of-bounds write. Versions 3.5.0 and 2.11.6 patch the issue. As a workaround, do not use `/gfx` options (e.g. deactivate with `/bpp:32` or `/rfx` as it is on by default).

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Freerdp≥ 3.0.0 < 3.5.0 · < 2.11.6
Fedoraproject Fedora38 · 39 · 40

Remediation

Fixed in
Freerdp≥ 3.5.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-32039 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-32039 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.27%.

How severe is CVE-2024-32039?

CVE-2024-32039 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-32039?

Affected products include Freerdp, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32039?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Freerdp 3.5.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.