CVE-2026-57156
FreeRDP: Integer overflow leading to heap buffer overflow in Orders Delta Points parsing
Description
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.28.0 on 32-bit builds, FreeRDP clients contain an integer overflow in update_read_delta_points in libfreerdp/core/orders.c when multiplying an attacker-controlled point count by sizeof(DELTA_POINT), allowing a malicious RDP peer to allocate an undersized heap buffer and then write beyond it during initialization. This issue is fixed in version 3.28.0.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 15, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FreeRDP clients to version 3.28.0 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Recompile clients with updated code.
- Avoid connecting to untrusted RDP peers.
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-2026-57156.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/487f35daccb36a6224e530dcd8fa60850825f823 | Patch |
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/pull/12938 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.28.0 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-j8j4-77h7 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-j8j4-77h7 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-57156 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-57156 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-57156', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T18:08:09.093143Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-57156', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-14T00:00:00+00:00'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:freerdp:freerdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.28.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/487f35daccb36a6224e530dcd8fa60850825f823 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/pull/12938 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.28.0 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-j8j4-77h7 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-j8j4-77h7 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-j8j4-77h7 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-57156', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T18:08:09.093143Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'FreeRDP', 'product': 'FreeRDP', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 3.28.0'}]}] Added Description FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.28.0 on 32-bit builds, FreeRDP clients contain an integer overflow in update_read_delta_points in libfreerdp/core/orders.c when multiplying an attacker-controlled point count by sizeof(DELTA_POINT), allowing a malicious RDP peer to allocate an undersized heap buffer and then write beyond it during initialization. This issue is fixed in version 3.28.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/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 CWE CWE-190 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/487f35daccb36a6224e530dcd8fa60850825f823 Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/pull/12938 Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/releases/tag/3.28.0 Added Reference https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-v5wf-j8j4-77h7