CVE-2026-109676

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified

CVE-2026-109676 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeRDP from 3.0.0-beta1 before 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in smartcard handling that allows attackers to access a freed smartcard handle object after an invalid connect operation. Attackers can trigger an invalid smartcard connect operation to cause reuse of the freed handle, leading to memory corruption or crashes.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeRDP from 3.0.0-beta1 before 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in smartcard handling that allows attackers to access a freed smartcard handle object after an invalid connect operation. Attackers can trigger an invalid smartcard connect operation to cause reuse of the freed handle, leading to memory corruption or crashes.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
FreeRDPFreeRDP>= 3.0.0-beta1, < 3.32.0

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-109676?
FreeRDP from 3.0.0-beta1 before 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in smartcard handling that allows attackers to access a freed smartcard handle object after an invalid connect operation. Attackers can trigger an invalid smartcard connect operation to cause reuse of the freed handle, leading to memory corruption or crashes.
How severe is CVE-2026-109676?
CVE-2026-109676 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-109676?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST