CVE-2026-121388: FreeRDP from 3.0.0 before 3.32.2 contains an uncontrolled resource allocation vulnerability that allows malici

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-121388 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 3.32.2 contains an uncontrolled resource allocation vulnerability that allows malicious RDP servers to force large client allocations through the DRDYNVC DATA_FIRST Length field. Attackers can declare lengths up to 4,294,967,295 bytes on running dynamic channels, causing StreamPool_Take to reserve memory before body validation and exhaust client memory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2026-11-03
Last modified	2026-11-03

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: freerdp

Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-11-03 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-03 21:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freerdp freerdp UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and < 3.32.2

Fixed in: 3.32.2

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 3.32.2 (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.

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-121388 | FreeRDP up to 3.32.1 DRDYNVC StreamPool_Take allocation of resources 2026-11-03

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-121388?

freerdp: upgrade to 3.32.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-121388 being exploited?

CVE-2026-121388 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-2026-121388 affect?

CVE-2026-121388 affects freerdp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). FreeRDP from 3.0.0 before 3.32.2 contains an uncontrolled resource allocation vulnerability that allows malicious RDP servers to force large client allocations through the DRDYNVC DATA_FIRST Length field. Attackers can declare lengths up to

How urgent is CVE-2026-121388?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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