CVE-2026-63409: Deskflow: Odd-length DSOP options vector causes out-of-bounds read in Deskflow client

Published Aug 17, 2026
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Updated

Deskflow is a keyboard and mouse sharing app. From 1.17.0 until continuous build 1.26.0.296, a malicious Deskflow server can send an odd-length DSOP vector to ServerProxy::setOptions() in src/lib/client/ServerProxy.cpp, causing the missing value after the final option key to be read beyond the vector during the PacketStreamFilter::filterEvent to ServerProxy::handleData() to ServerProxy::parseHandshakeMessage() call chain and crash the connected client. This issue is fixed in continuous build 1.26.0.296.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Deskflow>=1.17.0<1.26.0.296

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Deskflow client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.26.0.296

Event History

Aug 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63409?

The severity of CVE-2026-63409 is rated as high, with a base score of 8.2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-63409?

To fix CVE-2026-63409, update Deskflow to version 1.26.0.297 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-63409 affect?

CVE-2026-63409 affects versions of Deskflow from 1.17.0 to 1.26.0.296.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-63409?

CVE-2026-63409 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Deskflow client.

5

How can a malicious server exploit CVE-2026-63409?

A malicious Deskflow server can exploit CVE-2026-63409 by sending an odd-length DSOP options vector to the client.

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