CVE-2018-8786
freerdp: Integer truncation leading to heap-based buffer overflow in update_read_bitmap_update() function
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · October 22, 2018
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in freerdp in versions prior to version 2.0.0-rc4. An integer truncation that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow in the update_read_bitmap_update() function results in a memory corruption. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.0 · 8.1CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer