PatchTheCVECVE-2026-121401: FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability where rdg_process_packet dispatches a PKT_TYP
CVE-2026-121401 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 before 3.32.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability where rdg_process_packet dispatches a PKT_TYPE_EXTENDED_AUTH_MSG without verifying negotiated mode or auth context. A malicious or compromised RD Gateway can send the extended-auth packet before tunnel authentication, triggering a null-pointer dereference that crashes the client.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-476 |
| 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-2026-121401 | FreeRDP up to 3.32.1 RD Gateway Packet Processing rdg_process_packet null pointer dereference 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-2026-121401?
freerdp: upgrade to 3.32.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-121401 being exploited?
CVE-2026-121401 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-2026-121401 affect?
CVE-2026-121401 affects freerdp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability where rdg_process_packet dispatches a PKT_TYPE_EXTENDED_AUTH_MSG without verifying negotiated mode or auth context. A malicious or compromised RD Gateway can send the extended
How urgent is CVE-2026-121401?
Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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