CVE-2020-11525: Low severity FreeRDP freerdp vulnerability

Published May 15, 2020
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

libfreerdp/cache/bitmap.c in FreeRDP versions > 1.0 through 2.0.0-rc4 has an Out of bounds read.

Launchpad

Affected Software

14 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=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:35 PM
Description
Feb 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:46 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11525?

The severity of CVE-2020-11525 is classified as medium due to the potential for out of bounds read vulnerabilities that can lead to information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11525?

To fix CVE-2020-11525, update FreeRDP to versions 2.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u1 or 2.10.0+dfsg1-1 provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2020-11525?

CVE-2020-11525 affects FreeRDP versions greater than 1.0 and up to 2.0.0-rc4.

4

Is CVE-2020-11525 present in Ubuntu Linux distributions?

Yes, CVE-2020-11525 is present in various versions of Ubuntu Linux that include affected FreeRDP packages.

5

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2020-11525?

CVE-2020-11525 impacts systems running FreeRDP, including Debian, Ubuntu, and openSUSE distributions.

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