CVE-2026-44421
Description
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in FreeRDP when handling Remote Desktop Protocol Graphics (RDPGFX). A malicious or compromised RDP server can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted graphics packets to a connected client, potentially crashing the client application (Denial of Service) or executing arbitrary code on the user's machine.
Statement
An Important-rated heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in FreeRDP clients using the RDPGFX feature. If a user connects to a malicious RDP server, the server can trigger this flaw to cause a client crash (Denial of Service) or execute arbitrary code on the client machine. The risk is limited to users connecting to untrusted hosts with RDPGFX enabled.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, disable the RDPGFX graphics acceleration feature in your FreeRDP client configuration. Additionally, avoid using FreeRDP to connect to untrusted or unknown external servers. This may cause a temporary disruption in service for your users.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.8 | N/A | 8.8 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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