FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in websocket_context_read that fails to handle a zero
Affects freerdpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 3.32.2 : patch freerdp soon.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 05:03 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.32.2
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 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 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSfreerdppkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 16.04 LTSfreerdppkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp?arch=source&distro=xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in FreeRDP version 3.32.2. Users should upgrade to version 3.32.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigations are indicated.
Description
FreeRDP versions prior to 3.32.2 have an infinite loop vulnerability in the websocket_context_read function. This flaw occurs when a zero BIO result with payload outstanding is not properly handled. An attacker controlling a malicious RD Gateway can exploit this by sending a truncated WebSocket frame followed by a TLS close_notify, causing the client thread to enter a CPU-consuming infinite loop until terminated.