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CVE-2017-2834: An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the authentication functionality of FreeRDP 2.0.0-bet...

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the authentication functionality of FreeRDP 2.0.0-beta1+android11. A specially crafted server response can cause an out-of-bounds write resulting in an exploitable condition. An attacker can compromise the server or use a man in the middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious or intercepted RDP server response could exploit vulnerable FreeRDP clients and run code during authentication. This is most relevant when users connect to untrusted RDP servers or networks where traffic can be intercepted. Exposure appears limited to FreeRDP 2.0.0-beta1+android11 on Windows, OSX, and Linux. The affected surface is the FreeRDP client connecting to a malicious, compromised, or intercepted RDP server. Treat as high priority for teams using FreeRDP clients, especially administrators and users connecting to external RDP infrastructure. Business risk is endpoint compromise from a server-side response during normal client use. Mitigation focus: Inventory FreeRDP client installations and identify affected beta builds.; Apply vendor or distribution updates referenced by FreeRDP or Debian guidance.; Avoid connecting affected clients to untrusted RDP servers..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H2.85.3Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-2834Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
FreeRDPFreeRDP2.0.0-beta1+android11 - Windows, OSX, LinuxListed
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CWE details

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