CVE-2017-2835: High severity freerdp vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2018
·
Updated

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the RDP receive functionality of FreeRDP 2.0.0-beta1+android11. A specially crafted server response can cause an out-of-bounds write resulting in an exploitable condition. An attacker can compromise the server or use a man in the middle to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
debian/freerdp
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-beta1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2835?

CVE-2017-2835 has a high severity rating due to its potential for code execution through specially crafted responses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2835?

To fix CVE-2017-2835, update FreeRDP to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2017-2835?

FreeRDP version 2.0.0-beta1 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-2835 on Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.

4

Can CVE-2017-2835 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-2835 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who sends a specially crafted server response.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-2835?

The potential impacts of CVE-2017-2835 include unauthorized code execution, leading to a full compromise of the affected system.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203