FreeRDP up to 2.4.0 GDI/SurfaceCommands width/height out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeRDP up to 2.4.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component GDI/SurfaceCommands. The manipulation of the argument width/height results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-41160. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeRDP up to 2.4.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component GDI/SurfaceCommands. The manipulation of the argument width/height with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/22/2021 as GHSA-7c9r-6r2q-93qg. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-41160 since 09/15/2021. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216351 (Debian dla-4053 : freerdp2-dev - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216351). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216351
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4053 : freerdp2-dev - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FreeRDP 2.4.1

Timelineinfo

09/15/2021 🔍
10/22/2021 +37 days 🔍
10/22/2021 +0 days 🔍
11/04/2025 +1474 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-7c9r-6r2q-93qg
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-41160 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-41160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-185208

Entryinfo

Created: 10/22/2021 07:16
Updated: 11/04/2025 09:43
Changes: 10/22/2021 07:16 (50), 10/28/2021 14:40 (2), 02/16/2025 00:51 (17), 11/04/2025 09:43 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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