CVE-2024-32041

Freerdp vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.93%

Published22 Apr 2024

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. FreeRDP based clients that use a version of FreeRDP prior to 3.5.0 or 2.11.6 are vulnerable to out-of-bounds read. Versions 3.5.0 and 2.11.6 patch the issue. As a workaround, deactivate `/gfx` (on by default, set `/bpp` or `/rfx` options instead.

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-32041 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-32041 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.93%.

How severe is CVE-2024-32041?

CVE-2024-32041 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-32041?

Affected products include Freerdp, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32041?

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.