CVE-2024-39917

xrdp allows an ininite number of login attempts

Description

xrdp is an open source RDP server. xrdp versions prior to 0.10.0 have a vulnerability that allows attackers to make an infinite number of login attempts. The number of max login attempts is supposed to be limited by a configuration parameter `MaxLoginRetry` in `/etc/xrdp/sesman.ini`. However, this mechanism was not effectively working. As a result, xrdp allows an infinite number of login attempts.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: neutrinolabs xrdp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/security/advisories/GHSA-7w22-h4w7-8j5j vendor advisory
https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/commit/19c111c74c913ecc6e4ba9a738ed929a79d2ae8f patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39917?
CVE-2024-39917 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39917?
To fix CVE-2024-39917, 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-2024-39917 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39917 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-39917?
CVE-2024-39917 affects neutrinolabs xrdp.
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