CVE-2026-23530

CRITICAL
2026-01-19 [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 28, 2026 - 18:53 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 19, 2026 - 17:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.21.0,`freerdp_bitmap_decompress_planar` does not validate `nSrcWidth`/`nSrcHeight` against `planar->maxWidth`/`maxHeight` before RLE decode. A malicious server can trigger a client‑side heap buffer overflow, causing a crash (DoS) and potential heap corruption with code‑execution risk depending on allocator behavior and surrounding heap layout. Version 3.21.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Analysis

FreeRDP prior to 3.21.0 has a heap buffer overflow in bitmap decompression (planar codec) that can be triggered by a malicious RDP server to execute code on 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-2026-23530 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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