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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| neutrinolabs | xrdp | < 0.10.6.1 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | xrdp | 0.10.6.1-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | xrdp | 0.10.1-3.1+deb13u2 | — |
| Debian 12 | xrdp | 0.9.21.1-1+deb12u3 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | xrdp | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | xrdp | 0.10.6.1-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:11543-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2026:11543-1 xrdp-0.10.6.1-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Aug 19, 2026