CVE-2026-55238: xrdp: Malformed Confirm Active capability sets cause out-of-bounds reads
xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a vulnerability concerning the processing of RDP Confirm Active PDU, where during the capability negotiation phase, the parser did not perform sufficient length validation for specific capability sets. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted RDP packet containing malformed capability data. Due to missing bounds checks, the xrdp process may perform out-of-bounds memory reads, which can result in the termination of the service (Denial of Service). However, since xrdp forks a new process for each connection by default, an out-of-bounds read causing a process crash is unlikely to bring down the entire xrdp service. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
xrdpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.10.6.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-55238?
The severity of CVE-2026-55238 is medium with a score of 5.3.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2026-55238?
CVE-2026-55238 affects xrdp versions 0.10.6 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55238?
To fix CVE-2026-55238, upgrade to xrdp version 0.10.6.1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55238?
CVE-2026-55238 is a vulnerability related to malformed RDP Confirm Active PDU leading to out-of-bounds reads.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-55238?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-55238 to cause out-of-bounds reads during the capability negotiation phase, potentially leading to a denial of service.