Use After Free Vulnerability in FreeRDP Remote Desktop Protocol Implementation
CVE-2026-24681

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Freerdp

Status
Freerdp
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-24681?

FreeRDP, a popular open-source implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol, was found to have a use after free vulnerability. This issue arises when asynchronous bulk transfer completions attempt to utilize a callback from a freed channel, specifically occurring after the URBDRC channel has been closed. As a result, this flaw can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or crashes in applications using susceptible versions. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 3.22.0, which contains necessary fixes to strengthen the security of the software.

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Affected Version(s)

FreeRDP < 3.22.0

References

https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GH...
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https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/414f701464929c2...
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CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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