Description
FreeRDP 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the drdynvc channel that frees a pool-owned stream with the owned-stream deallocator when totalLength is smaller than the chunk size. A malicious RDP server can send a single well-formed Virtual Channel PDU to trigger the free and crash the client during teardown.
Published: 2026-10-21
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Use-After-Free leading to client crash (Denial of Service) via Remote Desktop Protocol
Action: Update Client
AI Analysis

Impact

FreeRDP 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free flaw in the Dynamic Virtual Channel (drdynvc) implementation. When a malicious RDP server sends a single carefully crafted Virtual Channel Protocol Data Unit (PDU) with a totalLength smaller than the expected chunk size, the client frees a memory stream that is still in use, causing a crash during teardown. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects the high severity of a denial‐of‐service condition that can be triggered remotely. This vulnerability falls under CWE‑416.

Affected Systems

The affected product is FreeRDP itself, specifically the 3.32.0 release. No other product or version information is listed. Users running this version of FreeRDP as an RDP client are exposed.

Risk and Exploitability

An attacker who can initiate or control an RDP session with a vulnerable client can exploit this flaw by sending the single malicious PDU described. Because the required input is a well‑formed Virtual Channel PDU, an attacker can trigger the crash from a remote location without local privileges. The EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a very low current exploitation probability, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nevertheless, the remote nature of the attack and the client crash make it a significant denial‑of‑service risk for any environment relying on FreeRDP 3.32.0.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 21, 2026 at 15:12 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest available patch or upgrade FreeRDP to a version newer than 3.32.0 that contains the drdynvc fix
  • If upgrading is not immediately possible, disable or remove the Dynamic Virtual Channel (drdynvc) in the client configuration to prevent processing of the vulnerable PDU
  • Monitor client logs for unexpected crashes or session teardown events, and alert administrators when such incidents occur

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 21, 2026 at 15:12 UTC.

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History

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

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References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description FreeRDP 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the drdynvc channel that frees a pool-owned stream with the owned-stream deallocator when totalLength is smaller than the chunk size. A malicious RDP server can send a single well-formed Virtual Channel PDU to trigger the free and crash the client during teardown.
Title FreeRDP 3.32.0 Use-After-Free via drdynvc Virtual Channel PDU
First Time appeared Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
Weaknesses CWE-416
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Freerdp
Freerdp freerdp
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/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: 2026-10-22T18:23:03.832Z

Reserved: 2026-10-20T21:41:06.179Z

Link: CVE-2026-114042

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T18:22:32.707Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-21T01:17:26.513

Modified: 2026-10-22T19:17:36.527

Link: CVE-2026-114042

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-10-21T00:36:22Z

Links: CVE-2026-114042 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T10:15:03Z

Weaknesses