#VU80353 Use-after-free in FreeRDP - CVE-2023-39355

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80353

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39355

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeRDP
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: FreeRDP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in RDPGFX_CMDID_RESETGRAPHICS. A remote attacker can cause unexpected behavior.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeRDP: 3.0.0 beta1 - 3.0.0 beta2

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External links
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-hvwj-vmg6-2f5h
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/d6f9d33a7db0b346195b6a15b5b99944ba41beee

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.