CVE-2024-32459

FreeRDP Out-Of-Bounds Read in ncrush_decompress

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. FreeRDP based clients and servers 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. No known workarounds are available.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.59% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: FreeRDP FreeRDP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-cp4q-p737-rmw9 vendor advisory
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/pull/10077 issue tracking
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/2.11.6 release notes
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.5.0 release notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZKI4UISUXYNBPN4K6TIQKDRTIJ6CDCKJ/ third party advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7SIS6NUNLUBOV4CPCSWKDE6T6C2W3WTR/ third party advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PX3U6YPZQ7PEJBVKSBUOLWVH7DHROHY5/ third party advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5JL476WVJSIE7SBUKVJRVA6A52V2HOLZ/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32459?
CVE-2024-32459 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32459?
To fix CVE-2024-32459, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-32459 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-32459 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-32459?
CVE-2024-32459 affects FreeRDP FreeRDP.
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