Vulnerability Description
xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability within the FIPS-specific receive paths. This vulnerability does not affect the default configuration of xrdp. The vulnerability is only exploitable when the security layer is set to security_layer=negotiate or security_layer=rdp, and the crypto level is changed to crypt_level=fips in xrdp.ini. In this specific non-default mode, the server fails to validate the FIPS padding length field, leading to a pointer underflow and a subsequent negative length calculation. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted FIPS-protected PDU, causing a heap out-of-bounds read that results in a process crash and denial of service (DoS). However, since xrdp forks a new process for each connection by default, an out-of-bounds read causing a process crash is unlikely to bring down the entire xrdp service. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrinolabs | Xrdp | < 0.10.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/releases/tag/v0.10.6.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/security/advisories/GHSA-9cg5-f7m7-ppvjVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44978?
CVE-2026-44978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability within the FIPS-specific receive paths. This vulnerability does not affect the default conf...
How severe is CVE-2026-44978?
CVE-2026-44978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Neutrinolabs Xrdp.