Vulnerability Description
FreeRDP is a free remote desktop protocol library and clients. All FreeRDP based clients when using the `/video` command line switch might read uninitialized data, decode it as audio/video and display the result. FreeRDP based server implementations are not affected. This issue has been patched in version 2.8.1. If you cannot upgrade do not use the `/video` switch.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freerdp | Freerdp | < 2.8.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/2.8.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6cf9-3328-qrvhThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00010.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-24Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/2.8.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6cf9-3328-qrvhThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00010.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00016.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-24Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-39283?
CVE-2022-39283 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). FreeRDP is a free remote desktop protocol library and clients. All FreeRDP based clients when using the `/video` command line switch might read uninitialized data, decode it as audio/video and display...
How severe is CVE-2022-39283?
CVE-2022-39283 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-39283?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freerdp Freerdp, Fedoraproject Fedora.