CVE-2026-55645: xrdp: Out-of-bounds read in Client Control PDU processing (xrdp_rdp_process_data_control)
xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a vulnerability concerning the processing of Client Control PDUs. During the RDP connection sequence, the parser does not perform sufficient length validation before reading specific data fields from the network stream. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted, truncated Client Control PDU. 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-2026-55645?
The severity of CVE-2026-55645 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2026-55645?
CVE-2026-55645 affects xrdp versions 0.10.6 and prior.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55645?
To mitigate CVE-2026-55645, upgrade to xrdp version 0.10.6.1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55645?
CVE-2026-55645 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability occurring during Client Control PDU processing.
What impact does CVE-2026-55645 have on xrdp?
CVE-2026-55645 could allow a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability resulting in information leakage.