FreeRDP <3.22.0 Use-After-Free in RDPSND Async Playback
CVE-2026-24684 Published on February 9, 2026
FreeRDP has a Heap-use-after-free in play_thread
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, the RDPSND async playback thread can process queued PDUs after the channel is closed and internal state is freed, leading to a use after free in rdpsnd_treat_wave. 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-2026-24684 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-2026-24684Exploit Probability
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