CVE-2026-121397

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-121397 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in save_png_to_buffer() that allows malicious RDP servers to leak client memory by sending 16 bpp DIB clipboard data. Attackers can offer a CF_DIB BI_BITFIELDS image that, when converted to PNG for a local application, embeds client heap bytes into the clipboard image..

Description

FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in save_png_to_buffer() that allows malicious RDP servers to leak client memory by sending 16 bpp DIB clipboard data. Attackers can offer a CF_DIB BI_BITFIELDS image that, when converted to PNG for a local application, embeds client heap bytes into the clipboard image.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreerdpFreerdp< 3.32.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-121397?
FreeRDP before 3.32.2 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in save_png_to_buffer() that allows malicious RDP servers to leak client memory by sending 16 bpp DIB clipboard data. Attackers can offer a CF_DIB BI_BITFIELDS image that, when converted to PNG for a local application, embeds client heap bytes into the clipboard image.
How severe is CVE-2026-121397?
CVE-2026-121397 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-121397?
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