CVE-2026-109948: FreeRDP from 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains an uninitialized memory disclosure vulnerability in smartcard_Transm

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-109948 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting freerdp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeRDP from 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains an uninitialized memory disclosure vulnerability in smartcard_Transmit_Call that allows malicious RDP servers to read client memory. Servers can send SCardTransmit requests with an invalid card handle and nonzero receive length, causing smartcard_pack_transmit_return to serialize up to 66,560 uninitialized heap bytes.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-21

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: freerdp

Last updated 2026-10-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-21 15:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freerdp freerdp UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and < 3.32.0

Fixed in: 3.32.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freerdp || rpm -q freerdp || freerdp --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.32.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freerdp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freerdp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freerdp sudo apt install freerdp=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold freerdp

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list freerdp sudo dnf downgrade freerdp-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freerdp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-109948?

freerdp: upgrade to 3.32.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-109948 being exploited?

CVE-2026-109948 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-109948 affect?

CVE-2026-109948 affects freerdp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). FreeRDP from 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains an uninitialized memory disclosure vulnerability in smartcard_Transmit_Call that allows malicious RDP servers to read client memory. Servers can send SCardTransmit requests with an invalid card hand

How urgent is CVE-2026-109948?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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