FreeRDP from 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in http_response_recv() that allows malicious
Affects freerdpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 3.32.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 : patch freerdp soon.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 23:57 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.32.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1, 3.32.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1
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
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CISA SSVC: proof of concept public
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
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by VulnCheck
, 41 minutes before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
CISA SSVC assessment
proof of concept public
, 6 days after disclosure
In Threat Radar
record ingested
, 12 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CISA SSVC, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu freerdp3 to 3.32.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 (package) or 3.32.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 (package).
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSfreerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSfreerdp3pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp3?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
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– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSfreerdp2pkg:deb/ubuntu/freerdp2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and users should upgrade to FreeRDP version 3.32.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Applying the official fix eliminates the infinite loop condition. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
FreeRDP versions from 3.0.0 up to but not including 3.32.0 contain an infinite loop vulnerability in the http_response_recv() function. This flaw allows a malicious gateway to exhaust the client CPU by sending crafted Content-Type headers with a nonzero Content-Length and an unrecognized Content-Type containing a semicolon. The vulnerability can cause a client thread to be pinned at full CPU indefinitely, resulting in a denial of service.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-110836 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110836 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-h7fx-22wv-4cg8 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-3.0.0-before-3.32.0-infinite-loop-dos-via-gateway-content-type (opens in a new tab)