CVE-2026-66401: FreeRDP before 3.29.0 Out-of-Bounds Read via UVC H.264

Published Aug 1, 2026
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Updated

FreeRDP before 3.29.0 contains an out-of-bounds heap read vulnerability in the UVC H.264 extension-unit parser that fails to validate descriptor length before accessing the GUID field. A local attacker with a malicious USB video camera can trigger a heap read beyond allocated bounds during camera stream setup, causing denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeRDP freerdp<3.29.0

Event History

Aug 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-66401?

CVE-2026-66401 has a severity rating of low at 2.1.

2

How does CVE-2026-66401 impact FreeRDP users?

CVE-2026-66401 allows a local attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds heap read via the UVC H.264 extension-unit parser.

3

What version of FreeRDP is affected by CVE-2026-66401?

FreeRDP versions before 3.29.0 are impacted by CVE-2026-66401.

4

How can I protect against CVE-2026-66401?

To protect against CVE-2026-66401, upgrade to FreeRDP version 3.29.0 or later.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2026-66401 involve?

CVE-2026-66401 involves a local attack using a malicious USB video camera to exploit the out-of-bounds read.

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