CVE-2026-55827
FreeRDP: FreeRDP: Remote code execution via heap out-of-bounds write in RemoteFX decoding
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 11, 2026
Updated · August 14, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in FreeRDP. FreeRDP clients using the non-default /cache:codec:rfx option are vulnerable to a heap out-of-bounds write. A malicious Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server can exploit this by manipulating desktop stride and height values during RemoteFX decoding for Cache Bitmap V3 data. This can lead to arbitrary code execution on the client system.
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-787 · Out-of-bounds Write