Out-of-bounds Read Affecting freerdp package, versions <2:2.11.7-3.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (25th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-FREERDP-15361276
  • published27 Feb 2026
  • disclosed23 Feb 2026

Introduced: 23 Feb 2026

NewCVE-2026-22855  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 freerdp to version 2:2.11.7-3.el8_10 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:3334.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freerdp package and not the freerdp package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.20.1, a heap out-of-bounds read occurs in the smartcard SetAttrib path when cbAttrLen does not match the actual NDR buffer length. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.20.1.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1