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CVE-2026-91957

3.1 · LOW

FreeRDP before 3.31.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the smartcard RDPDR device handler when worker thread creation fails after device registration.

Published Sep 15, 2026freerdpCWE-416EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2026-91957 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting freerdp freerdp. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FreeRDP before 3.31.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the smartcard RDPDR device handler when worker thread creation fails after device registration. Attackers can trigger thread creation failure during channel setup to cause device pointer deallocation while devman retains a reference, leading to crash or code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freerdp. Update freerdp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
freerdpfreerdp>= 0, < 3.31.0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-91957?

CVE-2026-91957 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting freerdp freerdp. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-91957?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-91957?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freerdp. Update freerdp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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