CVE-2013-4119: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Oct 3, 2016
·Updated
FreeRDP before 1.1.0-beta+2013071101 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by disconnecting before authentication has finished.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FreeRDP freerdp<=1.0.2
Remediation
Event History
Oct 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4119?
CVE-2013-4119 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4119?
To fix CVE-2013-4119, upgrade FreeRDP to version 1.1.0-beta+2013071101 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2013-4119?
CVE-2013-4119 is caused by a NULL pointer dereference when a remote attacker disconnects before authentication is complete.
4
Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2013-4119?
FreeRDP versions before 1.1.0-beta+2013071101, specifically up to and including 1.0.2, are affected by CVE-2013-4119.
5
Can CVE-2013-4119 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4119 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service on the affected FreeRDP instances.