FreeRDP before 3.23.0: XImage data reuse via freed RDPGFX surface
CVE-2026-25955 Published on February 25, 2026
FreeRDP has heap-use-after-free in xf_AppUpdateWindowFromSurface (stale XImage)
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.23.0, `xf_AppUpdateWindowFromSurface` reuses a cached `XImage` whose `data` pointer references a freed RDPGFX surface buffer, because `gdi_DeleteSurface` frees `surface->data` without invalidating the `appWindow->image` that aliases it. Version 3.23.0 fixes the issue.
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-2026-25955 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-25955
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Affected Versions
FreeRDP Version < 3.23.0 is affected by CVE-2026-25955Exploit Probability
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