FreeRDP up to 3.32.1 Planar Codec freerdp_bitmap_planar_context_reset out-of-bounds write
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in FreeRDP up to 3.32.1. Affected by this issue is the function freerdp_bitmap_planar_context_reset of the component Planar Codec. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-121954. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in FreeRDP up to 3.32.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function freerdp_bitmap_planar_context_reset of the component Planar Codec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
FreeRDP before 3.32.2 has a heap out-of-bounds write in the planar codec because freerdp_bitmap_planar_context_reset commits new dimensions before buffer reallocation succeeds, and a failed ResetGraphics is only logged. A malicious RDP server can send an oversized ResetGraphics PDU, then a GFX PLANAR command, to corrupt client heap memory and crash the client.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-121954 since 11/04/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 3.32.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: FreeRDP 3.32.2
Timeline
11/04/2026 Advisory disclosed11/04/2026 CVE reserved
11/04/2026 VulDB entry created
11/04/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CNA: VulnCheck
CVE: CVE-2026-121954 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-121954
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-431113
Entry
Created: 11/04/2026 17:01Changes: 11/04/2026 17:01 (77)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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