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- USN-6749-1
USN-6749-1: FreeRDP vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Apr 24 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain context resets. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-22211) Evgeny Legerov discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-32039, CVE-2024-32040) Evgeny Legerov discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-32041, CVE-2024-32458, CVE-2024-32460) Evgeny Legerov discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain memory operations. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause FreeRDP clients and servers to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-32459)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libfreerdp2-2 | <2.10.0+dfsg1-1.1ubuntu1.2 | 2.10.0+dfsg1-1.1ubuntu1.2 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libfreerdp2-2 | <2.6.1+dfsg1-3ubuntu2.6 | 2.6.1+dfsg1-3ubuntu2.6 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libfreerdp2-2 | <2.6.1+dfsg1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 2.6.1+dfsg1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-22211
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-32458
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-32460
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-32041
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-32039
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-32459
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-32040
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/freerdp2/2.10.0+dfsg1-1.1ubuntu1.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/freerdp2/2.6.1+dfsg1-3ubuntu2.6
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/freerdp2/2.6.1+dfsg1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6749-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6749-1?
The severity of USN-6749-1 is high due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-6749-1?
To fix USN-6749-1, update the libfreerdp2-2 package to the recommended version for your Ubuntu system.
What systems are affected by USN-6749-1?
USN-6749-1 affects Ubuntu versions 23.10, 22.04, and 20.04 that have specific versions of the libfreerdp2-2 package installed.
Can USN-6749-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-6749-1 can be exploited remotely if a user connects to a malicious server, leading to potential crashes or code execution.
Is there a workaround for USN-6749-1?
There are no known workarounds for USN-6749-1; updating the package is the only recommended solution.
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