What is CVE-2023-40575?

CVE-2023-40575 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), that allows for an Out-of-Bounds Read in the `general_YUV444ToRGB_8u_P3AC4R_BGRX` function.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40575?

The severity of CVE-2023-40575 is critical with a severity score of 9.1.

Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2023-40575?

FreeRDP versions 3.0.0-beta1 and 3.0.0-beta2 are affected by CVE-2023-40575.

How does CVE-2023-40575 impact FreeRDP?

CVE-2023-40575 can lead to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in FreeRDP, potentially resulting in information disclosure or remote code execution.

How can I fix CVE-2023-40575?

To fix CVE-2023-40575, users should upgrade to a version of FreeRDP that includes the necessary patches or security updates.

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CVE-2023-40575

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9.1

CWE

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31/8/2023

12/1/2024

CVE-2023-40575: Out-Of-Bounds Read in FreeRDP

First published: Thu Aug 31 2023(Updated: )

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Affected versions are subject to an Out-Of-Bounds Read in the `general_YUV444ToRGB_8u_P3AC4R_BGRX` function. This issue is likely down to insufficient data for the `pSrc` variable and results in crashes. This issue has been addressed in version 3.0.0-beta3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
	=3.0.0-beta1
	=3.0.0-beta2
FreeRDP FreeRDP	=3.0.0-beta1
FreeRDP FreeRDP	=3.0.0-beta2

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What is CVE-2023-40575?
CVE-2023-40575 is a vulnerability in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), that allows for an Out-of-Bounds Read in the `general_YUV444ToRGB_8u_P3AC4R_BGRX` function.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40575?
The severity of CVE-2023-40575 is critical with a severity score of 9.1.
Which versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2023-40575?
FreeRDP versions 3.0.0-beta1 and 3.0.0-beta2 are affected by CVE-2023-40575.
How does CVE-2023-40575 impact FreeRDP?
CVE-2023-40575 can lead to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in FreeRDP, potentially resulting in information disclosure or remote code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2023-40575?
To fix CVE-2023-40575, users should upgrade to a version of FreeRDP that includes the necessary patches or security updates.

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