SB2020040947 - Integer overflow in freerdp (Alpine package)



SB2020040947 - Integer overflow in freerdp (Alpine package)

Published: April 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020040947
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11523)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in "libfreerdp/gdi/region.c". A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: This vulnerability affects versions greater than 1.0


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.