CVE-2026-24675
CVE-2026-24675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freerdp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 7.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-6480
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Freerdp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, urb_select_interface can free the device's MS config on error but later code still dereferences it, leading to a use after free in libusb_udev_select_interface. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-24675?
- FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, urb_select_interface can free the device's MS config on error but later code still dereferences it, leading to a use after free in libusb_udev_select_interface. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-24675?
- CVE-2026-24675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-24675 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-24675?
- CVE-2026-24675 affects Freerdp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-24675?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-24675 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-24675 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6480.
- When was CVE-2026-24675 published?
- CVE-2026-24675 was published on 2026-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/d676518809c319eec15911c705c13536036af2ae
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-x9jr-99h2-g7mj
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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