CVE-2026-33982

Name: CVE-2026-33982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-30T22:16:19.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-33982 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.24.2, there is a heap-buffer-overflow READ vulnerability at 24 bytes before the allocation, in winpr_aligned_offset_recalloc(). EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.24.2, there is a heap-buffer-overflow READ vulnerability at 24 bytes before the allocation, in winpr_aligned_offset_recalloc(). This issue has been patched in version 3.24.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freerdp	Freerdp	< 3.24.2

References

https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/a48dbde2c8a5b8b70a9d1c045d969a71afd6284cPatch
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-8jm9-2925-g4v2Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33982?

How severe is CVE-2026-33982?

CVE-2026-33982 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33982?

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