CVE-2026-22852

CRITICAL
2026-01-14 [email protected]
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Patch Released
Apr 09, 2026 - 20:30 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jan 20, 2026 - 18:40 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 14, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.20.1, a malicious RDP server can trigger a heap-buffer-overflow write in the FreeRDP client when processing Audio Input (AUDIN) format lists. audin_process_formats reuses callback->formats_count across multiple MSG_SNDIN_FORMATS PDUs and writes past the newly allocated formats array, causing memory corruption and a crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.20.1.

Analysis

FreeRDP client before 3.20.1 has a heap buffer overflow in AUDIN format processing. A malicious RDP server can corrupt memory and crash the client. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

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Priority Score

69
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +49
POC: +20

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CVE-2026-22852 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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