Headline
CVE-2022-39320: Heap buffer overflow in urbdrc channel
FreeRDP is a free remote desktop protocol library and clients. Affected versions of FreeRDP may attempt integer addition on too narrow types leads to allocation of a buffer too small holding the data written. A malicious server can trick a FreeRDP based client to read out of bound data and send it back to the server. This issue has been addressed in version 2.9.0 and all users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should not use the /usb redirection switch.
Impact
Integer addition on too narrow types leads to allocation of a buffer too small holding the data written.
A malicious server can trick a FreeRDP based client to read out of bound data and send it back to the server
Patches
2.9.0
Workarounds
Do not use the /usb redirection switch
Issue Reporter
Reported by 'Team BT5 (BoB 11th)'
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP
- See https://www.freerdp.com/ for contact details
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