CVE-2023-39355: FreeRDP Use-After-Free in RDPGFX_CMDID_RESETGRAPHICS

Published Aug 31, 2023
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Updated

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Versions of FreeRDP on the 3.x release branch before beta3 are subject to a Use-After-Free in processing RDPGFXCMDIDRESETGRAPHICS packets. If context->maxPlaneSize is 0, context->planesBuffer will be freed. However, without updating context->planesBuffer, this leads to a Use-After-Free exploit vector. In most environments this should only result in a crash. This issue has been addressed in version 3.0.0-beta3 and users of the beta 3.x releases are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected components
FreeRDP freerdp=3.0.0-beta1
FreeRDP freerdp=3.0.0-beta2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Aug 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-39355?

CVE-2023-39355 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), that allows for a Use-After-Free in processing RDPGFX_CMDID_RESETGRAPHICS packets.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-39355?

CVE-2023-39355 is considered critical with a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-39355?

Versions of FreeRDP on the 3.x release branch before beta3, such as 3.0.0-beta1 and 3.0.0-beta2, are affected by CVE-2023-39355.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-39355?

To fix CVE-2023-39355, update FreeRDP to version 3.0.0-beta3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-39355?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-39355 in the references provided: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/d6f9d33a7db0b346195b6a15b5b99944ba41beee), [GitHub advisory](https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-hvwj-vmg6-2f5h), [Debian LTS announcement](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00008.html).

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