Freerdp: Heap-buffer-overflow write in TS Gateway RPC fragment receive due to uncapped bind_ack max_xmit_frag
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in FreeRDP's TS Gateway RPC fragment receive functionality caused by an uncapped bind_ack max_xmit_frag value. This flaw can lead to a buffer overflow write in the heap memory. Multiple specific Ubuntu package versions of FreeRDP are affected. No CVSS score is provided for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability is a heap-buffer-overflow write occurring in FreeRDP when processing TS Gateway RPC fragments. It is caused by the bind_ack max_xmit_frag parameter not being properly capped, allowing an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow in the heap memory during fragment reception. This issue affects multiple specific versions of FreeRDP as listed, primarily those packaged for various Ubuntu releases.
Potential Impact
Heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities can lead to application crashes or potentially enable arbitrary code execution if exploited. However, there are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Freerdp: Heap-buffer-overflow write in TS Gateway RPC fragment receive due to uncapped bind_ack max_xmit_frag
Description
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in FreeRDP's TS Gateway RPC fragment receive functionality caused by an uncapped bind_ack max_xmit_frag value. This flaw can lead to a buffer overflow write in the heap memory. Multiple specific Ubuntu package versions of FreeRDP are affected. No CVSS score is provided for this vulnerability.
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
The vulnerability is a heap-buffer-overflow write occurring in FreeRDP when processing TS Gateway RPC fragments. It is caused by the bind_ack max_xmit_frag parameter not being properly capped, allowing an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow in the heap memory during fragment reception. This issue affects multiple specific versions of FreeRDP as listed, primarily those packaged for various Ubuntu releases.
Potential Impact
Heap-buffer-overflow vulnerabilities can lead to application crashes or potentially enable arbitrary code execution if exploited. However, there are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-55193
- 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: 6a5e7a702a4a8d59899de951
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:43:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 20:55:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 12:27:04 UTC
Views: 17
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