FreeRDP <3.22.0 UAF via async bulk transfer completions
CVE-2026-24681 Published on February 9, 2026
FreeRDP has a heap-use-after-free in urb_bulk_transfer_cb
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, aAsynchronous bulk transfer completions can use a freed channel callback after URBDRC channel close, leading to a use after free in urb_write_completion. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-24681 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
FreeRDP Version < 3.22.0 is affected by CVE-2026-24681Exploit Probability
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