CVE-2024-32659: Freerdp out-of-bounds read (CVSS 9.8)

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. FreeRDP based clients prior to version 3.5.1 are vulnerable to out-of-bounds read if `((nWidth == 0) and (nHeight == 0))`. Version 3.5.1 contains a patch for the issue. No known workarounds are available.

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 < 3.5.1 · < 2.11.7

Fedoraproject Fedora38 · 39 · 40

Remediation

Fixed in

Freerdp≥ 3.5.1

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/6430945ce003a5e24d454d8566f54aae1b6b617bPatch
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-8jgr-7r33-x87wVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00016.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/5JL476WVJSIE7SBUKVJRVA6A52V2HOLZ/Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/7SIS6NUNLUBOV4CPCSWKDE6T6C2W3WTR/Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PX3U6YPZQ7PEJBVKSBUOLWVH7DHROHY5/Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZKI4UISUXYNBPN4K6TIQKDRTIJ6CDCKJ/Third Party Advisory
https://oss-fuzz.com/testcase-detail/6156779722440704Permissions Required

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-32659 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-32659 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.18%.

How severe is CVE-2024-32659?

CVE-2024-32659 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-32659?

Affected products include Freerdp, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32659?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Freerdp 3.5.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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