CVE-2024-32659: freerdp_image_copy out of bound read

Published Apr 23, 2024
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Updated

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. FreeRDP based clients prior to version 3.5.1 are vulnerable to out-of-bounds read if ((nWidth == 0) and (nHeight == 0)). Version 3.5.1 contains a patch for the issue. No known workarounds are available.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/freerdp<3.5.1
3.5.1
FreeRDP freerdp<2.11.7
FreeRDP freerdp>=3.0.0<3.5.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
debian/freerdp2<2.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1
2.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1
debian/freerdp3<3.5.1+dfsg1-1
3.5.1+dfsg1-1
debian/freerdp3<3.5.1+dfsg1-1
3.5.1+dfsg1-1
debian/freerdp2
2.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1
debian/freerdp3
3.15.0+dfsg-2.1+deb13u33.32.2+dfsg-13.33.0+dfsg-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/freerdp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.5.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/freerdp2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/freerdp3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.5.1+dfsg1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/freerdp3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.15.0+dfsg-2.1+deb13u3Fixed in 3.32.2+dfsg-1Fixed in 3.33.0+dfsg-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade FreeRDP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.5.1

Event History

Apr 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32659?

CVE-2024-32659 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32659?

To fix CVE-2024-32659, upgrade FreeRDP to version 3.5.1 or later.

3

What versions of FreeRDP are affected by CVE-2024-32659?

FreeRDP clients prior to version 3.5.1 are affected by CVE-2024-32659.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-32659?

No known workarounds are available for CVE-2024-32659.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-32659 have on FreeRDP?

CVE-2024-32659 can lead to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in FreeRDP clients.

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