CVE-2026-45700
Description
A flaw was found in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. The planar bitmap decoder contains an out-of-bounds heap write vulnerability when processing RLE planar data. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing specially crafted RLE planar data, leading to an out-of-bounds write. This could result in arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.
Statement
A flaw in FreeRDP's planar bitmap decoder allows an out-of-bounds heap write when processing malicious RLE planar data. An attacker can exploit this by enticing a user to connect to a malicious RDP server, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or a denial of service (DoS).
Mitigation
To reduce exposure, restrict FreeRDP connections to trusted remote desktop servers. Avoid connecting to untrusted RDP endpoints, as processing malicious RLE planar data from such a server could trigger the vulnerability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.8 | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | None | None |
| User Interaction | Required | None | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | High | High |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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