Description
FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the client video redirection channel that allows malicious servers to crash clients by sending out-of-order messages. Attackers can send a Geometry CLEAR message that nulls presentation->geometry, then send VideoData that dereferences it, causing client denial of service.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 2.3 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

FreeRDP clients before version 3.32.0 contain a NULL pointer dereference flaw in the video redirection channel. A malicious RDP server can send a Geometry CLEAR message that sets the client's presentation->geometry pointer to NULL. A subsequent VideoData message dereferences that NULL pointer, causing the client to crash. The crash results in a denial‑of‑service condition for the user session, but does not provide an attacker with code execution or data exfiltration capabilities. The CVSS score of 2.3 indicates a low‑severity impact.

Affected Systems

All FreeRDP releases prior to 3.32.0 on client devices are vulnerable. The affected product is FreeRDP, the open source RDP client, and the vulnerability affects its video redirection channel across Windows, Linux, macOS, and other supported platforms. No specific sub‑versions are identified, so any build earlier than 3.32.0 should be considered at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 2.3 the risk is classified as low. The EPSS score is currently unavailable, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires a malicious RDP server that can send out‑of‑order packets, a scenario that typically occurs in environments where client connections to untrusted or compromised servers are allowed. The attack path is client‑side and leads only to a denial of service; it cannot be used to gain further access or execute arbitrary code.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 17:51 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade FreeRDP to version 3.32.0 or later.
  • If an upgrade is not possible, disable the video redirection channel in client configuration.
  • Restrict RDP connections to trusted servers using firewall or network segmentation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 17:51 UTC.

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History

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

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Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Low


Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the client video redirection channel that allows malicious servers to crash clients by sending out-of-order messages. Attackers can send a Geometry CLEAR message that nulls presentation->geometry, then send VideoData that dereferences it, causing client denial of service.
Title FreeRDP before 3.32.0 NULL Dereference in Video Redirection Channel
First Time appeared Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
Weaknesses CWE-476
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-18T12:03:15.542Z

Reserved: 2026-10-12T14:07:56.520Z

Link: CVE-2026-109241

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-18T11:53:25.575Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-10-12T17:17:14.873

Modified: 2026-10-18T12:17:02.647

Link: CVE-2026-109241

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Low

Publid Date: 2026-10-12T16:04:17Z

Links: CVE-2026-109241 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-12T18:00:03Z

Weaknesses