Vulnerability identifier: #VU68265

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39283

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeRDP
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: FreeRDP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure. All FreeRDP based clients when using the /video command line switch can read uninitialized data, decode it as audio/video and display the result.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeRDP: 2.0.0 - 2.8.0

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External links
http://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6cf9-3328-qrvh

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.