CVE-2026-54538
xrdp: Pre-auth infinite loop via totalLength=0 in TS_SHARECONTROLHEADER
Description
xrdp is an open source RDP server. In versions 0.10.6 and prior, a n issue was discovered where the software fails to properly validate the totalLength field within the RDP protocol control header during packet reception. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet that forces the xrdp process or thread into an infinite, CPU-bound loop. Because the internal pointer fails to advance and the deadlock prevention mechanism is bypassed for specific protocol data unit types, the process consumes excessive CPU resources indefinitely. This can render the xrdp service unavailable and potentially lead to system-wide resource exhaustion if multiple malicious connections are established. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1.
INFO
Published Date :
July 20, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 20, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update xrdp to version 0.10.6.1 or later.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches for xrdp.
- Monitor system resource usage.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-54538.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/releases/tag/v0.10.6.1 | |
| https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/security/advisories/GHSA-9j3q-9mvw-qv7j |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54538', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-20T18:47:49.766693Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'neutrinolabs', 'product': 'xrdp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 0.10.6.1'}]}] Added Description xrdp is an open source RDP server. In versions 0.10.6 and prior, a n issue was discovered where the software fails to properly validate the totalLength field within the RDP protocol control header during packet reception. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet that forces the xrdp process or thread into an infinite, CPU-bound loop. Because the internal pointer fails to advance and the deadlock prevention mechanism is bypassed for specific protocol data unit types, the process consumes excessive CPU resources indefinitely. This can render the xrdp service unavailable and potentially lead to system-wide resource exhaustion if multiple malicious connections are established. This issue has been fixed in version 0.10.6.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/releases/tag/v0.10.6.1 Added Reference https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp/security/advisories/GHSA-9j3q-9mvw-qv7j