CVE-2020-11049: Out-of-bounds Read in FreeRDPrdp_read_share_control_header

Published May 7, 2020
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Updated

In FreeRDP after 1.1 and before 2.0.0, there is an out-of-bound read of client memory that is then passed on to the protocol parser. This has been patched in 2.0.0.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
FreeRDP freerdp>1.1.0<2.0.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/freerdp2
2.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u12.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u32.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1

Event History

May 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:36 PM
Description
Feb 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:47 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:48 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11049?

CVE-2020-11049 is classified as a vulnerability that allows for an out-of-bounds read of client memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11049?

To mitigate CVE-2020-11049, upgrade FreeRDP to version 2.0.0 or later.

3

Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2020-11049?

CVE-2020-11049 affects FreeRDP versions after 1.1 and before 2.0.0.

4

Are there specific operating systems impacted by CVE-2020-11049?

CVE-2020-11049 impacts FreeRDP installations on Debian and Ubuntu versions prior to the necessary upgrades.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11049?

CVE-2020-11049 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can potentially compromise the integrity of the protocol parsing process.

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