FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in save_png_to_buffer() that allows malicious RDP
Affects freerdpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium · fixed in 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 : update freerdp when convenient.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 4.3 |
| CNA | CVSS 4.0 | 5.3 |
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1, 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.10.1, 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu freerdp3 to 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 (package) or 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.10.1 (package) or 3.32.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10freerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSfreerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSfreerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Apply the official security update to FreeRDP version 3.32.2 or later as provided by the vendor. Ubuntu users should update to the patched package versions listed in the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-9007-1. Standard system updates will include these fixes. No additional mitigation steps are required once the update is applied.
Description
FreeRDP versions prior to 3.32.2 contain a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the save_png_to_buffer() function. This flaw allows malicious RDP servers to leak client memory by sending specially crafted 16 bpp DIB clipboard data. The vulnerability arises when a CF_DIB BI_BITFIELDS image is converted to PNG, embedding client heap bytes into the clipboard image. This issue has been fixed in FreeRDP version 3.32.2.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-121397 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-121397 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-x7w3-32ch-x2jq (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-heap-over-read-via-winpr-save-png-to-buffer (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-9007-1 (opens in a new tab)