Description
FreeRDP versions before 3.31.0 contain an infinite-loop denial of service in the pool_decode_rect function when decoding AVC444 metablocks with more region rectangles than preallocated worker array size. A malicious RDP server can send crafted AVC444 graphics updates causing the threaded decode path to loop indefinitely, consuming CPU and preventing normal client operation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeRDP | FreeRDP | < 3.31.0 | 3.31.0 |
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 | 3.31.0+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | freerdp3 | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | freerdp3 | 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | freerdp3 | 3.31.0+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 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3057 FreeRDP: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Nov 11, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-m85m-3qxv-63h5) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: FreeRDP before 3.31.0 Denial of Service via pool_decode_rect third-party-advisory