CVE-2026-25997

NameCVE-2026-25997
DescriptionFreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.23.0, `xf_clipboard_format_equal` reads freed `lastSentFormats` memory because `xf_clipboard_formats_free` (called from the cliprdr channel thread during auto-reconnect) frees the array while the X11 event thread concurrently iterates it in `xf_clipboard_changed`, triggering a heap use after free. Version 3.23.0 fixes the issue.
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Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
freerdp2 (PTS)bullseye2.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u1vulnerable
bullseye (security)2.3.0+dfsg1-2+deb11u3vulnerable
bookworm2.11.7+dfsg1-6~deb12u1vulnerable
freerdp3 (PTS)trixie3.15.0+dfsg-2.1vulnerable
forky3.23.0+dfsg-1fixed
sid3.24.1+dfsg-1fixed

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
freerdp2source(unstable)(unfixed)
freerdp3source(unstable)3.23.0+dfsg-1

Notes

https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-q5j3-m6jf-3jq4
Fixed by: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/58409406afe7c2a8a71ed2dc8e22075be4f41c0c (3.23.0)

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