SB2020062240 - Use-after-free in freerdp (Alpine package)



SB2020062240 - Use-after-free in freerdp (Alpine package)

Published: June 22, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020062240
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4031)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in "gdi_SelectObject" when using compatibility mode with /relax-order-checks. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.