CVE-2021-37595: Input Validation

Published Jul 27, 2021
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Updated

In FreeRDP before 2.4.0 on Windows, wfcliprdrserverfilecontentsrequest in client/Windows/wfcliprdr.c has missing input checks for a FILECONTENTSRANGE File Contents Request PDU.

Affected Software

4 affected components
FreeRDP freerdp<2.4.0
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
FreeRDP freerdp<2.4.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:33 PM
Description
Jul 30, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37595?

CVE-2021-37595 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP on Windows that allows attackers to send malicious requests and execute arbitrary code.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37595?

CVE-2021-37595 has a severity rating of critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-37595?

FreeRDP versions up to but excluding 2.4.0 are affected by CVE-2021-37595.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-37595?

To fix CVE-2021-37595, it is recommended to update FreeRDP to version 2.4.0 or later.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-37595?

The CWE for CVE-2021-37595 is CWE-20, which refers to improper input validation.

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