CVE-2026-24491
FreeRDP has a heap-use-after-free in video_timer
Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, video_timer can send client notifications after the control channel is closed, dereferencing a freed callback and triggering a use after free. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 9, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 9, 2026, 9:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-24491
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FreeRDP to version 3.22.0 or later.
- Apply the vendor-released patch for FreeRDP.
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-2026-24491.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/e02e052f6692550e539d10f99de9c35a23492db2 | |
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-4x6j-w49r-869g |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-24491
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, video_timer can send client notifications after the control channel is closed, dereferencing a freed callback and triggering a use after free. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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 CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/e02e052f6692550e539d10f99de9c35a23492db2 Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-4x6j-w49r-869g