CVE-2026-41252

xrdp: lib_palette_update Heap Buffer Overflow & RCE

Published Jul 20, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a missing bounds check in xrdp, which allows a heap-based buffer overflow when operating in vnc-any mode. The issue occurs during the handling of RFB protocol color map messages from a VNC server, where incoming color indices are not properly validated. A malicious VNC server can exploit this flaw by sending crafted messages with out-of-range values, leading to an out-of-bounds write on the heap. This memory corruption can result in a denial of service (DoS) or potentially allow remote code execution (RCE) prior to authentication. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4759-1 xrdp security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6469-1 xrdp security update
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Neutrinolabs
Neutrinolabs xrdp
Vendors & Products Neutrinolabs
Neutrinolabs xrdp
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description xrdp is an open source RDP server. Versions 0.10.6 and prior contain a missing bounds check in xrdp, which allows a heap-based buffer overflow when operating in vnc-any mode. The issue occurs during the handling of RFB protocol color map messages from a VNC server, where incoming color indices are not properly validated. A malicious VNC server can exploit this flaw by sending crafted messages with out-of-range values, leading to an out-of-bounds write on the heap. This memory corruption can result in a denial of service (DoS) or potentially allow remote code execution (RCE) prior to authentication. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1.
Title xrdp: lib_palette_update Heap Buffer Overflow & RCE
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Jul 23, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Apr 18, 2026, 3:47 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 20, 2026, 5:17 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 8:10 PM