CVE-2026-23732
Freerdp buffer overflow
- Published19 Jan 2026
Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.21.0, FastGlyph parsing trusts `cbData`/remaining length and never validates against the minimum size implied by `cx/cy`. A malicious server can trigger a client‑side global buffer overflow, causing a crash (DoS). Version 3.21.0 contains a patch for the issue.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/f96ee2a6dd02739325c2a4e36a14978b561f00ea/libfreerdp/cache/glyph.c#L463-L480
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/f96ee2a6dd02739325c2a4e36a14978b561f00ea/libfreerdp/codec/color.c#L261-L277
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/f96ee2a6dd02739325c2a4e36a14978b561f00ea/libfreerdp/core/graphics.c#L138
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/f96ee2a6dd02739325c2a4e36a14978b561f00ea/libfreerdp/core/orders.c#L2186C17-L2199
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.21.0
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-7qxp-j2fj-c3pp
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-23732 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-23732 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.
How severe is CVE-2026-23732?
CVE-2026-23732 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-23732?
Affected products include Freerdp.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23732?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Freerdp 3.21.0 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.