Freerdp: Heap-buffer-overflow write in AVC444 YUV buffer allocation
A heap-buffer-overflow write vulnerability exists in the AVC444 YUV buffer allocation of freerdp. This vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of freerdp as listed. No CVSS score is provided for this issue. There is no information about known exploits in the wild or vendor-provided patches. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption due to out-of-bounds writes during buffer allocation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap-buffer-overflow write occurring in the AVC444 YUV buffer allocation component of freerdp. The issue affects a wide range of specific freerdp versions, primarily those distributed in various Ubuntu releases. The vulnerability involves improper handling of buffer allocation leading to out-of-bounds writes on the heap. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact scenarios are provided in the data. No patch or official remediation information is available in the provided input.
Potential Impact
Heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities can lead to memory corruption, which may cause application crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges if exploited. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported for this vulnerability. The exact impact depends on the context in which freerdp is used and whether the vulnerable code path is reachable.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted inputs that might trigger the vulnerable code path.
Freerdp: Heap-buffer-overflow write in AVC444 YUV buffer allocation
Description
A heap-buffer-overflow write vulnerability exists in the AVC444 YUV buffer allocation of freerdp. This vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of freerdp as listed. No CVSS score is provided for this issue. There is no information about known exploits in the wild or vendor-provided patches. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption due to out-of-bounds writes during buffer allocation.
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~git20140921.1.440916e+dfsg1-5ubuntu1.4?arch=source&distro=xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg1-0ubuntu0.18.04.4+esm6?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~git20140921.1.440916e+dfsg1-15ubuntu1.18.04.2?arch=source&distro=bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg1-0ubuntu0.20.04.2+esm4?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg1-3ubuntu2.11?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg1-1ubuntu0.1~esm6?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg-2ubuntu0.5?arch=source&distro=questingpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-buffer-overflow write occurring in the AVC444 YUV buffer allocation component of freerdp. The issue affects a wide range of specific freerdp versions, primarily those distributed in various Ubuntu releases. The vulnerability involves improper handling of buffer allocation leading to out-of-bounds writes on the heap. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact scenarios are provided in the data. No patch or official remediation information is available in the provided input.
Potential Impact
Heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities can lead to memory corruption, which may cause application crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges if exploited. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported for this vulnerability. The exact impact depends on the context in which freerdp is used and whether the vulnerable code path is reachable.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted inputs that might trigger the vulnerable code path.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-55191
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:25.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e7a702a4a8d59899de95b
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:43:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:00:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 20:00:57 UTC
Views: 2
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