CVE-2026-55194: FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-55194?

freerdp: upgrade to 3.27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-55194 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55194 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-2026-55194 affect?

CVE-2026-55194 affects freerdp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.27.0, rpc_client_recv_fragment in libfreerdp/core/gateway/rpc_client.c ensures the response reassembly stream capacity using only the server-declared alloc_hint rat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-55194?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-55194 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting freerdp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.27.0, rpc_client_recv_fragment in libfreerdp/core/gateway/rpc_client.c ensures the response reassembly stream capacity using only the server-declared alloc_hint rather than the actual StubLength about to be written. A malicious TS Gateway can send a PTYPE_RESPONSE with a small alloc_hint and a much larger frag_length, causing Stream_Write to copy attacker-controlled stub

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: freerdp

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-19 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freerdp freerdp UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.27.0

Fixed in: 3.27.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.27.0 (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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · flare-im · FIXED · 0.22.7-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-cd5e8062a1 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-cd5e8062a1

Fedora ELN · libdnf · FIXED · 0.76.0-2.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-dbd263e9d4 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-dbd263e9d4

Debian 12 · freerdp2 · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · freerdp3 · NO FIX YET

RHEL 10 · freerdp · FIXED · freerdp-3.10.3-12.el10_2.10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:61378 rpm -q freerdp

RHEL 10.0 Extended Update Support · freerdp · FIXED · freerdp-3.10.3-3.el10_0.16

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:68706 rpm -q freerdp

RHEL 7 Extended Lifecycle Support · freerdp · FIXED · freerdp-2.1.1-5.el7_9.12

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:68707 rpm -q freerdp

RHEL 8 · freerdp · FIXED · freerdp-2.11.7-12.el8_10

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:62571 rpm -q freerdp

RHEL 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support · freerdp · FIXED · freerdp-2.2.0-14.el8_4.3

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:65855 rpm -q freerdp

Alpine 3.24 · freerdp · FIXED · freerdp-3.27.1-r0

apk add --upgrade freerdp apk info -v freerdp

Amazon Linux 2023 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2023-2026-2012 · source

sudo dnf update --advisory=ALAS2023-2026-2012

Amazon Linux 2 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2-2026-3840 · source

sudo yum update --advisory=ALAS2-2026-3840

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-55194?

freerdp: upgrade to 3.27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-55194 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55194 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-2026-55194 affect?

CVE-2026-55194 affects freerdp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.27.0, rpc_client_recv_fragment in libfreerdp/core/gateway/rpc_client.c ensures the response reassembly stream capacity using only the server-declared alloc_hint rat

How urgent is CVE-2026-55194?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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