CVE-2020-11018: Out of bound read in cliprdr_server_receive_capabilities in FreeRDP
First published: Fri May 29 2020(Updated: )
In FreeRDP less than or equal to 2.0.0, a possible resource exhaustion vulnerability can be performed. Malicious clients could trigger out of bound reads causing memory allocation with random size. This has been fixed in 2.1.0.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeRDP | <=2.0.0 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 | |
| Debian | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-11018?
CVE-2020-11018 has a medium severity level due to the potential for resource exhaustion and memory issues.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11018?
To fix CVE-2020-11018, upgrade FreeRDP to version 2.1.0 or higher.
Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2020-11018?
CVE-2020-11018 affects FreeRDP versions less than or equal to 2.0.0.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2020-11018?
The potential risks include memory allocation issues and the possibility of out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2020-11018 fixed in any specific releases?
Yes, CVE-2020-11018 is fixed in FreeRDP version 2.1.0.
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