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CVE-2026-23883

Heap-use-after-free in update_pointer_new PUBLISHED

Description (CNA)

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.21.0, `xf_Pointer_New` frees `cursorPixels` on failure, then `pointer_free` calls `xf_Pointer_Free` and frees it again, triggering ASan UAF. A malicious server can trigger a client‑side use after free, causing a crash (DoS) and potential heap corruption with code‑execution risk depending on allocator behavior and surrounding heap layout. Version 3.21.0 contains a patch for the issue.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / productVersions
FreeRDP / FreeRDPaffected < 3.21.0

CWE

CWE-416

References

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

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redhat-SADP

A flaw was found in FreeRDP, a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. A malicious server can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability by enticing a client to connect to it. This can lead to a client-side crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS), and potentially allow for arbitrary code execution due to heap corruption.