CVE-2026-33985
CVE-2026-33985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freerdp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17231
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Freerdp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.24.2, pixel data from adjacent heap memory is rendered to screen, potentially leaking sensitive data to the attacker. This issue has been patched in version 3.24.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33985?
- FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.24.2, pixel data from adjacent heap memory is rendered to screen, potentially leaking sensitive data to the attacker. This issue has been patched in version 3.24.2.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33985?
- CVE-2026-33985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-33985 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-33985?
- CVE-2026-33985 affects Freerdp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-33985?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-33985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-33985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17231.
- When was CVE-2026-33985 published?
- CVE-2026-33985 was published on 2026-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/c49d1ad43b8c7b32794d0250f2623c2dccd7ef25
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-x6gr-8p7h-5h85
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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