CVE-2026-23883

EUVD-2026-3312
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.21.0, `xf_Pointer_New` frees `cursorPixels` on failure, then `pointer_free` calls `xf_Pointer_Free` and frees it again, triggering ASan UAF. A malicious server can trigger a client‑side use after free, 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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
9.8 CRITICAL
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 37%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
freerdpfreerdp
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< 3.21.0
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= Vulnerable software versions
Debian logo
Debian Releases
Debian Product
Codename
freerdp2
bookworm
no-dsa
bullseye
vulnerable
bullseye (security)
vulnerable
trixie
no-dsa
freerdp3
bookworm
no-dsa
forky
3.23.0+dfsg-1
fixed
sid
3.23.0+dfsg-1
fixed
trixie
no-dsa
Common Weakness Enumeration
Vulnerability Media Exposure
References
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/3370e30e92a021eb680892dda14d642bc8b8727c/client/X11/xf_graphics.c#L312-L319
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/3370e30e92a021eb680892dda14d642bc8b8727c/client/X11/xf_graphics.c#L340
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/blob/3370e30e92a021eb680892dda14d642bc8b8727c/libfreerdp/cache/pointer.c#L164-L174
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.21.0
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-qcrr-85qx-4p6x