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CVE-2026-111379

7.3 · HIGH

FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 that allows local attackers to corrupt memory by supplying a crafted v3 persistent cache file.

Published Oct 16, 2026freerdpCWE-122EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2026-111379 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freerdp freerdp. It was published on October 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 that allows local attackers to corrupt memory by supplying a crafted v3 persistent cache file. Attackers can set large width and height values that wrap the size calculation in persist_cache_get_data, causing fread to overflow an undersized buffer and potentially execute code.

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>= 0, < 3.32.0Affected

References

GitHubgithub.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-945c-qq5h-jqwpGitHubgithub.com/programmervuln/freerdp-persistent-cache-v3-heapoverflowRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.0-heap-buffer-overflow-via-persistent-cache-read-entry-v3GitHubgithub.com/programmervuln/freerdp-persistent-cache-v3-heapoverflow

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-111379?

CVE-2026-111379 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freerdp freerdp. It was published on October 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-111379?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-111379?

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-2026-111379?

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