CVE-2026-33984
FreeRDP: FreeRDP: Heap buffer overflow allows arbitrary code execution via crafted pixel data
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 31, 2026
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. A remote attacker could exploit a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the resize_vbar_entry() function. This occurs when an error in buffer resizing leads to attacker-controlled pixel data being written into an undersized memory buffer. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-131 · Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size