CVE-2026-25997

CRITICAL
2026-02-25 [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
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 27, 2026 - 14:57 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch Released
Feb 27, 2026 - 14:57 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 25, 2026 - 21:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.23.0, `xf_clipboard_format_equal` reads freed `lastSentFormats` memory because `xf_clipboard_formats_free` (called from the cliprdr channel thread during auto-reconnect) frees the array while the X11 event thread concurrently iterates it in `xf_clipboard_changed`, triggering a heap use after free. Version 3.23.0 fixes the issue.

Analysis

Use-after-free in FreeRDP xf_clipboard_format_equal before 3.23.0. Clipboard format comparison uses freed memory. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all systems running FreeRDP; assess which systems are internet-facing or accessible from untrusted networks; restrict network access to FreeRDP services to authorized users only. Within 7 days: Apply the available vendor patch to all FreeRDP installations; prioritize internet-facing and critical systems first. …

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Priority Score

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

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