CVE-2026-121961
FreeRDP before 3.32.2 Use-After-Free via DRDYNVC Tracker Race
Description
FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the freerdp-proxy DRDYNVC tracker when intercepting the drdynvc channel. A malicious target server can repeatedly send CREATE_REQUEST_PDU for an active channel id, racing front DATA handling to free a borrowed context and crash the proxy process.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 4, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FreeRDP to version 3.32.2 or later.
- Apply security patches promptly.
- Monitor for security advisories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-121961.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-qw7w-hhxq-763c | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-use-after-free-via-drdynvc-tracker-race |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the freerdp-proxy DRDYNVC tracker when intercepting the drdynvc channel. A malicious target server can repeatedly send CREATE_REQUEST_PDU for an active channel id, racing front DATA handling to free a borrowed context and crash the proxy process. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-362 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/121xxx/CVE-2026-121961.json">CVE-2026-121961</a> Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-qw7w-hhxq-763c Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-use-after-free-via-drdynvc-tracker-race