CVE-2026-68579
Description
A flaw was found in FreeRDP. A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the Windows clipboard client's CliprdrStream_Read function. A malicious or compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server can send an oversized clipboard file contents response. When a user pastes this content, it causes an out-of-bounds write into the paste consumer's memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.
Statement
This is a Windows specific vulnerability and does not affect Red Hat products.
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).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 9.6 | N/A | 9.6 |
| 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 | Changed | N/A | Changed |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | Low |
| 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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H
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