FreeRDP up to 3.24.1 persistent.c persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in FreeRDP up to 3.24.1. This affects the function persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 of the file libfreerdp/cache/persistent.c. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-33987. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeRDP up to 3.24.1. This affects the function persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 of the file libfreerdp/cache/persistent.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.24.2, in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3() in libfreerdp/cache/persistent.c, persistent->bmpSize is updated before winpr_aligned_recalloc(). If realloc fails, bmpSize is inflated while bmpData points to the old buffer. This issue has been patched in version 3.24.2.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-33987 since 03/24/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 312138 (SUSE SLES16 Security Update : freerdp (SUSE-SU-2026:21436-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.24.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (312138), EUVD (EUVD-2026-17235) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0880). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source FreeRDP

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 312138
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES16 Security Update : freerdp (SUSE-SU-2026:21436-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: FreeRDP 3.24.2

Timelineinfo

03/24/2026 CVE reserved
03/30/2026 +6 days VulDB entry created
03/31/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
05/13/2026 +43 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-33987 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33987
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354279
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0880 - FreeRDP: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2026 00:21
Updated: 05/13/2026 21:12
Changes: 03/31/2026 00:21 (65), 03/31/2026 02:30 (1), 04/18/2026 20:53 (7), 04/20/2026 14:00 (1), 05/05/2026 19:54 (2), 05/13/2026 21:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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