CVE-2026-22856
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.20.1, a race in the serial channel IRP thread tracking allows a heap use‑after‑free when one thread removes an entry from serial->IrpThreads while another reads it. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.20.1.
Analysis
Heap use-after-free in FreeRDP versions before 3.20.1 stems from unsynchronized access to serial channel thread tracking structures, allowing remote attackers to trigger memory corruption and achieve code execution. The vulnerability affects systems using vulnerable FreeRDP versions for remote desktop connections and has public exploit code available. …
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Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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