CVE-2026-23533

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.21.0, a client-side heap buffer overflow occurs in the RDPGFX ClearCodec decode path when maliciously crafted residual data causes out-of-bounds writes during color output. A malicious server can trigger a client‑side heap buffer overflow, causing a crash (DoS) and potential heap corruption with code‑execution risk depending on allocator behavior and surrounding heap layout. Version 3.21.0 contains a patch for the issue.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

28 Jan 2026, 18:46

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 9.8
References () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/38514dfa5813aa945a86cfbcec279033f8394468/libfreerdp/codec/clear.c#L268-L281 - () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/38514dfa5813aa945a86cfbcec279033f8394468/libfreerdp/codec/clear.c#L268-L281 - Product
References () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/38514dfa5813aa945a86cfbcec279033f8394468/libfreerdp/codec/clear.c#L336 - () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/38514dfa5813aa945a86cfbcec279033f8394468/libfreerdp/codec/clear.c#L336 - Product
References () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.21.0 - () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.21.0 - Release Notes
References () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-32q9-m5qr-9j2v - () https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-32q9-m5qr-9j2v - Exploit, Vendor Advisory

19 Jan 2026, 18:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-19 18:16

Updated : 2026-01-28 18:46


NVD link : CVE-2026-23533

Mitre link : CVE-2026-23533

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-23533


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Products Affected

freerdp

  • freerdp
CWE
CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow