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CVE-2026-109680

5.3 · MEDIUM

FreeRDP 3.18.0 before 3.32.0 has a heap-based out-of-bounds write in freerdp_interruptible_get_line, which shrinks the buffer to 32 bytes while keeping a pre-filled suggested username's length as i…

Published Oct 13, 2026freerdpCWE-787EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2026-109680 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting freerdp freerdp. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FreeRDP 3.18.0 before 3.32.0 has a heap-based out-of-bounds write in freerdp_interruptible_get_line, which shrinks the buffer to 32 bytes while keeping a pre-filled suggested username's length as its write offset. A malicious or compromised ARM routing service can return a long redirectedUsername that reaches the CLI credential prompt, crashing the client when the user types input.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freerdp. Update freerdp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
freerdpfreerdp>= 3.18.0, < 3.32.0Affected

References

GitHubgithub.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-4ww8-3vqm-jgcfRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-3.18.0-before-3.32.0-heap-out-of-bounds-write-via-arm-redirected-usernameGitHubgithub.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-4ww8-3vqm-jgcf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-109680?

CVE-2026-109680 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting freerdp freerdp. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-109680?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-109680?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freerdp. Update freerdp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-109680?

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