CVE-2024-32660

FreeRDP zgfx_decompress out of memory vulnerability

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.5.1, a malicious server can crash the FreeRDP client by sending invalid huge allocation size. Version 3.5.1 contains a patch for the issue. No known workarounds are available.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.49% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: FreeRDP FreeRDP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-mxv6-2cw6-m3mx vendor advisory
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/5e5d27cf310e4c10b854be7667bfb7a5d774eb47 patch
https://oss-fuzz.com/testcase-detail/5559242514825216 permissions required
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-2024-32660?
CVE-2024-32660 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32660?
To fix CVE-2024-32660, 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-2024-32660 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-32660 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-32660?
CVE-2024-32660 affects FreeRDP FreeRDP.
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