CVE-2026-111880: FreeRDP 2.0.0 before 3.32.0 Heap Out-of-Bounds Write via NTLM MIC Offset

Published Oct 17, 2026
·
Updated

FreeRDP versions from 2.0.0 before 3.32.0 contain a heap out-of-bounds write in the server hash-callback NTLM path that fails to validate the MIC offset. Unauthenticated attackers can send a crafted AUTHENTICATEMESSAGE with a backward session-key offset and MIC offset to write 16 zero bytes beyond the allocation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeRDP freerdp>=2.0.0<3.32.0

Event History

Oct 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are exposed to this issue?

FreeRDP deployments using versions from 2.0.0 up to, but not including, 3.32.0 are affected when they reach the server hash-callback NTLM authentication path.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit it?

The attacker does not need authentication or user interaction. Exploitation requires sending a crafted NTLM AUTHENTICATE_MESSAGE with a backward session-key offset and a MIC offset.

3

What is the impact of a successful exploit?

A successful crafted message causes a heap out-of-bounds write of 16 zero bytes beyond the allocation. The reported impact includes integrity and availability effects.

4

How can this be remediated?

Upgrade FreeRDP to version 3.32.0 or later. The affected range is stated as versions before 3.32.0 beginning with 2.0.0.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203