CVE-2020-11038: Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow in FreeRDP

Published May 29, 2020
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Updated

In FreeRDP less than or equal to 2.0.0, an Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow exists. When using /video redirection, a manipulated server can instruct the client to allocate a buffer with a smaller size than requested due to an integer overflow in size calculation. With later messages, the server can manipulate the client to write data out of bound to the previously allocated buffer. This has been patched in 2.1.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
FreeRDP freerdp<2.1.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

May 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-11038?

CVE-2020-11038 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP versions up to 2.0.0 that allows an attacker to perform a buffer overflow by manipulating the server and instructing the client to allocate a smaller buffer size than requested.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-11038?

CVE-2020-11038 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-11038?

FreeRDP up to version 2.0.0, openSUSE Leap 15.1, and Debian Linux 10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-11038.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-11038?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-11038 by manipulating the server to instruct the client to allocate a smaller buffer size and then sending subsequent messages to overflow the buffer.

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2020-11038?

Yes, patches and fixes for CVE-2020-11038 are available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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