FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a memory allocation vulnerability in rdg_receive_packet that allows a malicious RD
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 |
- 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:N/VI:N/VA:L/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
A fix is available and users should update FreeRDP to version 3.32.2 or later as provided by their distribution's security updates. For Ubuntu users, applying the updates from security notices USN-9007-1 for releases 24.04 LTS, 26.04 LTS, and 26.10 is recommended. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official patches.
Description
FreeRDP versions prior to 3.32.2 contain a memory allocation vulnerability in the rdg_receive_packet function. This flaw allows a malicious Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) to force the client to allocate 2 GiB of memory before tunnel authentication by sending a crafted RDG header with an excessively large packet length. This can lead to pre-authentication memory exhaustion and denial of service. The vulnerability has a medium severity score of 4.3 CVSS and has been fixed in FreeRDP version 3.32.2.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-121399 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-121399 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-4vh4-3pc3-32p7 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-memory-exhaustion-via-rd-gateway-packet-length (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-9007-1 (opens in a new tab)