CVE-2022-23478CWE-787

Out of Bound Write in xrdp

Critical · published December 9, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An out-of-bounds write in xrdp reveals a critical vulnerability lurking in your remote access setup! 🔥 Think of xrdp as a digital doorman managing who enters your office. This vulnerability is like a sneaky intruder who has figured out how to write themselves a new badge, bypassing all security checks. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate memory, potentially leading to remote code execution or system crashes. Imagine an intruder not just entering the building but actually taking over the security system from within — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of xrdp as a digital doorman managing who enters your office. This vulnerability is like a sneaky intruder who has figured out how to write themselves a new badge, bypassing all security checks. This out-of-bounds write in the xrdp_mm_trans_process_drdynvc_channel_open() function allows attackers to overwrite memory, which can lead to unauthorized actions or crashes within the application.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate memory, potentially leading to remote code execution or system crashes. Imagine an intruder not just entering the building but actually taking over the security system from within — absolutely devastating! Upgrade xrdp to version 0.9.21 or later immediately as there are no workarounds available. Ensure all remote connections are monitored and consider additional network protections while you patch. You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your remote access like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00874 · 58.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2022-12-09T17:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 17:49Z
    Out of Bound Write in xrdp
    cvelistv5