CVE-2021-37594: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jul 27 2021(Updated: )
In FreeRDP before 2.4.0 on Windows, wf_cliprdr_server_file_contents_request in client/Windows/wf_cliprdr.c has missing input checks for a FILECONTENTS_SIZE File Contents Request PDU.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeRDP FreeRDP | <2.4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37594?
CVE-2021-37594 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP before version 2.4.0 on Windows that allows for missing input checks in the wf_cliprdr_server_file_contents_request function in client/Windows/wf_cliprdr.c, specifically in the FILECONTENTS_SIZE File Contents Request PDU.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37594?
CVE-2021-37594 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How does CVE-2021-37594 affect FreeRDP?
CVE-2021-37594 affects FreeRDP versions up to and excluding 2.4.0 on Windows.
How can I fix CVE-2021-37594?
To fix CVE-2021-37594, it is recommended to update FreeRDP to version 2.4.0 or later.
What are the references for CVE-2021-37594?
The references for CVE-2021-37594 are: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/0d79670a28c0ab049af08613621aa0c267f977e9), [GitHub Comparison](https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/compare/2.3.2...2.4.0)
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