CVE-2020-4031
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4031 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In FreeRDP before version 2.1.2, there is a use-after-free in gdi_SelectObject. All FreeRDP clients using compatibility mode with /relax-order-checks are affected. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In FreeRDP before version 2.1.2, there is a use-after-free in gdi_SelectObject. All FreeRDP clients using compatibility mode with /relax-order-checks are affected. This is fixed in version 2.1.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freerdp | Freerdp | < 2.1.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00080.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.freerdp.com/2020/06/22/2_1_2-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/6d86e20e1e7caaab4f0c7f89e36d32914dbccc52Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-gwcq-hpq2-m74gMitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4481-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00080.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.freerdp.com/2020/06/22/2_1_2-releasedRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/6d86e20e1e7caaab4f0c7f89e36d32914dbccc52Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-gwcq-hpq2-m74gMitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4481-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4031?
In FreeRDP before version 2.1.2, there is a use-after-free in gdi_SelectObject. All FreeRDP clients using compatibility mode with /relax-order-checks are affected. This is fixed in version 2.1.2.
How severe is CVE-2020-4031?
CVE-2020-4031 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4031?
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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