Description
FreeRDP 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains an integer truncation vulnerability in license_check_stream_length that allows a malicious RDP server to trigger a heap buffer overflow on 32-bit clients. Attackers can send a crafted SERVER_LICENSE_REQUEST with a large scopeCount that bypasses length checks, causing out-of-bounds writes leading to denial of service or remote code execution.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 6.1 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

FreeRDP 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 includes an integer truncation in license_check_stream_length that allows a malicious RDP server to send a crafted SERVER_LICENSE_REQUEST with an excessively large scopeCount. This bypasses length checks, causing a heap buffer overflow on 32‑bit clients. The out‑of‑bounds write can lead to denial of service or even remote code execution if exploitation succeeds.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the FreeRDP client. Versions 3.0.0 through 3.31.999 are vulnerable, while 3.32.0 and newer contain the fix. The issue is triggered on 32‑bit client builds; the effect on 64‑bit binaries is not expressly stated in the description.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.1 indicates a moderate severity. The EPSS score of < 1% suggests an extremely low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, attackers can send a crafted SERVER_LICENSE_REQUEST from an untrusted RDP server to a 32‑bit FreeRDP client, requiring network access to the target system. Successful exploitation could terminate the client process or provide code execution if the overflow is leveraged.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 14:21 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the FreeRDP client to version 3.32.0 or later to apply the upstream fix.
  • If an immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict RDP connections to hosts that are known and authorized, and block or filter large SERVER_LICENSE_REQUEST messages using firewall or intrusion prevention rules.
  • Monitor client logs for abnormal license request lengths and watch for repeated denial‑of‑service symptoms that might indicate exploitation attempts.
  • Consider disabling or limiting the license checking functionality if the client configuration allows, to reduce the attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 14:21 UTC.

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History

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-787
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description FreeRDP 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains an integer truncation vulnerability in license_check_stream_length that allows a malicious RDP server to trigger a heap buffer overflow on 32-bit clients. Attackers can send a crafted SERVER_LICENSE_REQUEST with a large scopeCount that bypasses length checks, causing out-of-bounds writes leading to denial of service or remote code execution.
Title FreeRDP 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 heap buffer overflow via license_check_stream_length
First Time appeared Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
Weaknesses CWE-122
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-13T18:03:27.176Z

Reserved: 2026-10-12T14:09:00.053Z

Link: CVE-2026-109255

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T18:03:22.023Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-12T17:17:16.987

Modified: 2026-11-02T20:51:57.343

Link: CVE-2026-109255

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-10-12T16:04:26Z

Links: CVE-2026-109255 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T14:30:08Z

Weaknesses