#VU125347 Buffer Over-read in FreeRDP - CVE-2026-26271
Published: April 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125347
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-26271
CWE-ID: CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FreeRDP
FreeRDP
Software vendor:
FreeRDP
FreeRDP
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to buffer over-read in freerdp_image_copy_from_icon_data() when processing crafted RDP window icon data. A remote attacker can send specially crafted icon data to disclose sensitive information.
The issue is reachable over the network when a client processes icon data from an RDP server or a man-in-the-middle position.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.