Description
FreeRDP 3.10.0 through 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer overflow in the WinPR png_write_data callback that writes past the buffer after a realloc failure. A malicious RDP clipboard peer can supply a large CF_DIB image that triggers out-of-bounds memcpy during PNG conversion, causing a client crash.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 6 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

FreeRDP 3.10.0 through 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer overflow in the WinPR png_write_data callback. The bug is triggered when a realloc failure occurs; a malicious RDP clipboard peer can supply a large CF_DIB image that causes an out‑of‑bounds memcpy during PNG conversion, ultimately crashing the client. The primary impact is a denial of service, as the vulnerable client will terminate when presented with such an image. The code flaw maps to CWE‑122 Heap Buffer Overflow and CWE‑787 Out‑of‑Bounds Write.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the FreeRDP client suite, versions 3.10.0 through 3.32.2, used on both Windows and Linux platforms. Any system running these versions and accepting RDP clipboard data is susceptible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6 indicates moderate severity, and the vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog, implying it is not widely exploited by known actors. EPSS score is less than 1%, indicating a very low but non-zero likelihood of exploitation. Exploitation requires an attacker who can supply a clipboard image during an RDP session; the attack vector is therefore remote, relying on the RDP clipboard feature. Because the flaw leads only to a crash, the risk is primarily a denial‑of‑service attack rather than a code execution vector.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 07:42 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade FreeRDP to a version that includes the WinPR png_write_data buffer overflow fix.
  • Disable RDP clipboard image transfer or PNG conversion in the client configuration to prevent the vulnerable code path from executing; most configurations allow disabling clipboard or PNG support through command‑line or configuration file options.
  • Monitor RDP session logs for unusual client crashes and consider restricting clipboard functionality or blocking RDP traffic from untrusted networks until a fixed client version is deployed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 07:42 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': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +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 3.10.0 through 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer overflow in the WinPR png_write_data callback that writes past the buffer after a realloc failure. A malicious RDP clipboard peer can supply a large CF_DIB image that triggers out-of-bounds memcpy during PNG conversion, causing a client crash.
Title FreeRDP 3.10.0 through 3.32.2 Heap Buffer Overflow in WinPR PNG Conversion
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': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-18T11:38:15.143Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-109256

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-18T11:38:10.822Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-12T17:17:17.137

Modified: 2026-10-27T19:05:38.920

Link: CVE-2026-109256

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-10-12T16:04:27Z

Links: CVE-2026-109256 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T07:45:05Z

Weaknesses