CVE-2026-33985

Name: CVE-2026-33985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-30T22:16:19.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-33985 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to version 3.24.2, pixel data from adjacent heap memory is rendered to screen, potentially leaking sensitive data to the attacker. EPSS estimates a 0.21% 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, pixel data from adjacent heap memory is rendered to screen, potentially leaking sensitive data to the attacker. This issue has been patched in version 3.24.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freerdp	Freerdp	< 3.24.2

References

https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/c49d1ad43b8c7b32794d0250f2623c2dccd7ef25Patch
https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-x6gr-8p7h-5h85Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33985?

How severe is CVE-2026-33985?

CVE-2026-33985 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33985?

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