Description
FreeRDP before 3.32.1 contains a heap-based out-of-bounds read in WinPR's clipboard PNG-to-CF_DIB synthesis because winpr_read_png_from_buffer() allocates a bit-packed buffer for PNGs with bit depth below 8, while winpr_bitmap_write_buffer() copies rows assuming one byte per pixel. A malicious RDP server can send a crafted low-bit-depth PNG clipboard payload that, when pasted by the victim, discloses megabytes of heap memory.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeRDP | FreeRDP | < 3.32.1 | 3.32.1 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | freerdp3 | 3.32.1+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | freerdp3 | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | freerdp2 | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | freerdp3 | 3.32.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | freerdp3 | 3.32.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | freerdp2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | freerdp | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | freerdp | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS | freerdp2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | freerdp2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | freerdp2 | No fix yet | — |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2023 | freerdp +5 | 2:3.32.2-1.amzn2023 | ALAS2023-2026-3342 |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-3603 FreeRDP: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 11, 2026
- ALAS2023-2026-3342 Important: freerdp security update (Amazon Linux 2023) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Nov 2, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-f3vg-h45x-6wgf) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: Vulnerability in FreeRDP third-party-advisory