CVE-2026-111376: FreeRDP 3.30.0 before 3.32.0 Heap Over-Read via Windows cliprdr FILECONTENTS_SIZE

Published Oct 16, 2026
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Updated

FreeRDP from 3.30.0 before 3.32.0 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Windows client's CliprdrStreamNew that allows malicious RDP servers to trigger invalid memory reads via short clipboard responses. Attackers can answer a FILECONTENTSSIZE request with a cbRequested of fewer than eight bytes when a user pastes a remote file, crashing the client or corrupting the stream size.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeRDP freerdp>=3.30.0<3.32.0

Event History

Oct 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this issue?

Users of the Windows FreeRDP client in versions 3.30.0 through before 3.32.0 are exposed when connecting to a malicious RDP server and pasting a remote file.

2

What must an attacker do to trigger the flaw?

The attacker must operate or control a malicious RDP server and respond to a FILECONTENTS_SIZE request with a cbRequested value smaller than eight bytes. Exploitation also requires user interaction: the user must paste a remote file.

3

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

A malicious server can cause invalid heap memory reads, which may crash the client or corrupt the stream size. The provided severity vector indicates low impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

4

Which versions should be remediated?

FreeRDP 3.30.0 through versions before 3.32.0 are affected. Upgrade to 3.32.0 or later.

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