#VU88847 Integer underflow in FreeRDP - CVE-2024-32040

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88847

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32040

CWE-ID: CWE-191

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in nsc_rle_decode. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeRDP: 2.11.0 - 3.4.0

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External links
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/2.11.6
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.5.0
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-23c5-cp23-h2h5

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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.