CVE-2026-111379: FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 that all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-111379?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-111379 being exploited?

CVE-2026-111379 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-111379 affect?

CVE-2026-111379 affects freerdp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 that allows local attackers to corrupt memory by supplying a crafted v3 persistent cache file. Attackers can set large width and height va

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-111379?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-111379 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting freerdp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 that allows local attackers to corrupt memory by supplying a crafted v3 persistent cache file. Attackers can set large width and height values that wrap the size calculation in persist_cache_get_data, causing fread to overflow an undersized buffer and potentially execute code.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-10-16
Last modified	2026-10-20

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: freerdp

Last updated 2026-10-20 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-16 03:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-20 15:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freerdp freerdp UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.32.0

Fixed in: 3.32.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-111379?

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

Is CVE-2026-111379 being exploited?

CVE-2026-111379 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-2026-111379 affect?

CVE-2026-111379 affects freerdp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). FreeRDP before 3.32.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in persistent_cache_read_entry_v3 that allows local attackers to corrupt memory by supplying a crafted v3 persistent cache file. Attackers can set large width and height va

How urgent is CVE-2026-111379?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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