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CVE-2026-24678
CVE-2026-24678
PUBLISHED
CVSS 8.7 HIGH
FreeRDP has a Heap-use-after-free in cam_v4l_stream_capture_thread
Reported by github_m · Published February 9, 2026
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, A capture thread sends sample responses using a freed channel callback after a device channel close, leading to a use after free in ecam_channel_write. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| freerdp | Amazon Linux | 2:3.6.3-1.amzn2023.0.4 |
Risk scores
CVSS 4.0
8.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| FreeRDP | FreeRDP | < 3.22.0 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | |
| amazon:2023 | freerdp | 0 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | |
| FreeRDP | FreeRDP | 0 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0) | |
| amazon:2023 | freerdp-libs | 0 |
| amazon:2023 | libwinpr-devel | 0 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0) | |
| alpine | freerdp | 0 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | |
| amazon:2023 | libwinpr | 0 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | 2:3.10.3-12.el10_2.2, 2:3.10.3-5.el10_1.2 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support | 2:3.10.3-3.el10_0.2 |
| amazon:2023 | freerdp-server | 0 |
…and 3 more
Timeline
- Jan 27, 2026 CVE Published
- Feb 10, 2026 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Feb 10, 2026 PoC Published
- Mar 22, 2026 Coalition ESS Score (3 in total, the first dated here)
- Jul 1, 2026 Distribution Patch (17 in total, the first dated here)
- Jul 1, 2026 Security Advisory (21 in total, the first dated here)
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References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6gvg-29wx-6v7h x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/f3ab1a16139036179d9852745fdade18fec11600 x_refsource_MISC
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4121 advisory
- RHBZ#2438197 issue
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3068 advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-24678 advisory
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-24678.json advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19033 advisory