CVE-2020-9497: Input Validation

Published Jul 2, 2020
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Updated

Apache Guacamole 1.1.0 and older do not properly validate datareceived from RDP servers via static virtual channels. If a userconnects to a malicious or compromised RDP server, specially-craftedPDUs could result in disclosure of information within the memory ofthe guacd process handling the connection.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache Guacamole<=1.1.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jul 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-9497.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-9497?

The severity level of CVE-2020-9497 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

3

How does CVE-2020-9497 affect Apache Guacamole?

CVE-2020-9497 affects Apache Guacamole version 1.1.0 and older.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-9497?

CVE-2020-9497 could result in disclosure of information within the memory of the guacd process handling the connection.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-9497?

To fix CVE-2020-9497, upgrade to a version of Apache Guacamole that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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