PatchTheCVECVE-2026-121398: FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a cross-thread use-after-free vulnerability in the freerdp-proxy dyn-channel-du
CVE-2026-121398 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting freerdp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a cross-thread use-after-free vulnerability in the freerdp-proxy dyn-channel-dump module during session teardown. A malicious RDP target can send dynamic channel data while the front client disconnects, letting the client thread read freed ChannelData and crash the proxy process.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| Published | 2026-11-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-03 |
Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-121398 | FreeRDP up to 3.32.1 Dyn-Channel-Dump use after free 2026-11-03
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-2026-121398?
freerdp: upgrade to 3.32.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-121398 being exploited?
CVE-2026-121398 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-2026-121398 affect?
CVE-2026-121398 affects freerdp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a cross-thread use-after-free vulnerability in the freerdp-proxy dyn-channel-dump module during session teardown. A malicious RDP target can send dynamic channel data while the front client disconnects, lettin
How urgent is CVE-2026-121398?
Priority 26/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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