CVE-2026-26271
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.23.0, a buffer overread in `freerdp_image_copy_from_icon_data()` (libfreerdp/codec/color.c) can be triggered by crafted RDP Window Icon (TS_ICON_INFO) data. The bug is reachable over the network when a client processes icon data from an RDP server (or from a man-in-the-middle). Version 3.23.0 fixes the issue.
Analysis
FreeRDP versions prior to 3.23.0 are vulnerable to a buffer overread in icon data processing that allows denial of service when clients receive crafted RDP Window Icon data from a server or network attacker. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash the FreeRDP client by sending malicious icon structures during the RDP connection. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.
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