#VU88943 Out-of-bounds read in FreeRDP - CVE-2024-32659

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88943

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32659

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in freerdp_image_copy. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeRDP: 3.0.0 beta1 - 3.5.0

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External links
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-8jgr-7r33-x87w
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/6430945ce003a5e24d454d8566f54aae1b6b617b
https://oss-fuzz.com/testcase-detail/6156779722440704

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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.