CVE-2020-11524: Medium severity FreeRDP freerdp vulnerability

Published May 15, 2020
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

libfreerdp/codec/interleaved.c in FreeRDP versions > 1.0 through 2.0.0-rc4 has an Out-of-bounds Write.

Launchpad

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
FreeRDP freerdp>1.0.0<2.0.0
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc0
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc1
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc2
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc3
FreeRDP freerdp=2.0.0-rc4
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
openSUSE Leap=15.1
debian/freerdp2
2.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u12.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u32.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1

Event History

May 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:35 PM
Description
Feb 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:44 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-11524?

CVE-2020-11524 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP versions > 1.0 through 2.0.0-rc4 that allows for an out-of-bounds write.

2

How does CVE-2020-11524 affect FreeRDP?

CVE-2020-11524 affects FreeRDP versions > 1.0 through 2.0.0-rc4, potentially allowing attackers to perform out-of-bounds writes.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11524?

The severity of CVE-2020-11524 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-11524?

To fix CVE-2020-11524, update FreeRDP to version 2.0.0-rc4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-11524?

More information about CVE-2020-11524 can be found in the following references: [GitHub Advisory](https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-cgw8-3mp2-p5qw), [Publications Office of the European Union](https://pub.freerdp.com/cve/CVE-2020-11524/pocAnalysis_3.pdf), [FreeRDP GitHub Commits](https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commits/master).

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