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CVE-2026-22852

Freerdp buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.42%
  1. Published14 Jan 2026

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.20.1, a malicious RDP server can trigger a heap-buffer-overflow write in the FreeRDP client when processing Audio Input (AUDIN) format lists. audin_process_formats reuses callback->formats_count across multiple MSG_SNDIN_FORMATS PDUs and writes past the newly allocated formats array, causing memory corruption and a crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.20.1.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Freerdp< 3.20.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Freerdp≥ 3.20.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-22852 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-22852 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.

How severe is CVE-2026-22852?

CVE-2026-22852 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-22852?

Affected products include Freerdp.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22852?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Freerdp 3.20.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.