Expired Pointer Dereference Affecting freerdp package, versions <2:3.6.3-1.amzn2023.0.4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-FREERDP-15437623
  • published6 Mar 2026
  • disclosed9 Feb 2026

Introduced: 9 Feb 2026

CVE-2026-24676  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-825  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 freerdp to version 2:3.6.3-1.amzn2023.0.4 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2026-1454.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freerdp package and not the freerdp package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.22.0, AUDIN format renegotiation frees the active format list while the capture thread continues using audin->format, leading to a use after free in audio_format_compatible. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.0.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1