CVE-2017-2834

Name: CVE-2017-2834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-24T19:29:02.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2834 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the authentication functionality of FreeRDP 2.0.0-beta1+android11. A specially crafted server response can cause an out-of-bounds write resulting in an exploitable condition. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the authentication functionality of FreeRDP 2.0.0-beta1+android11. A specially crafted server response can cause an out-of-bounds write resulting in an exploitable condition. An attacker can compromise the server or use a man in the middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Freerdp	Freerdp	2.0.0	Beta1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99942Broken Link
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3923Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0336Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99942Broken Link
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3923Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0336Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2834?

How severe is CVE-2017-2834?

CVE-2017-2834 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2834?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST