An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol, affecting clients and servers using versions prior to 3.5.0 or 2.11.6. The flaw allows attackers to read memory outside the intended buffer, potentially exposing sensitive information or causing application crashes.
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This repository contains a Python proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2024-32459, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in FreeRDP (versions prior to 3.5.0 or 2.1.1.6). The main file, 'FreeRDP - Out-of-Bounds Read.py', establishes a TCP connection to a specified target IP and port (default 3389 for RDP), constructs and sends a specially crafted payload to trigger the vulnerability, and checks for a response indicating success. If successful, the script attempts to send a follow-up command to the service. The exploit is network-based and targets the RDP service directly. The repository also includes a README.md that describes the vulnerability and affected versions. The exploit is a proof-of-concept and does not provide a full remote shell or weaponized payload, but demonstrates the ability to interact with and potentially exploit the vulnerable service.
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