CVE-2017-2834 Memory corruption in FreeRDP
A specially crafted server response in FreeRDP causes an out-of-bounds write, allowing remote code execution via man-in-the-middle or compromised server attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-2834?
CVE-2017-2834 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 24 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2834?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Freerdp Freerdp.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2834?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-2834 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2834 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fv88-9m7w-vppp, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2834.