CVE-2026-109676: FreeRDP 3.0.0-beta1 before 3.32.0 Use-After-Free via Smartcard Connect

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-10-13 · updated 2026-10-14
Weakness: CWE-416

Description

FreeRDP from 3.0.0-beta1 before 3.32.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in smartcard handling that allows attackers to access a freed smartcard handle object after an invalid connect operation. Attackers can trigger an invalid smartcard connect operation to cause reuse of the freed handle, leading to memory corruption or crashes.

Affected products

FreeRDP: from 3.0.0-beta1 before 3.32.0 — fixed in 3.32.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: FreeRDP 3.32.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-369h-7h2p-4685
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-3.0.0-beta1-before-3.32.0-use-after-free-via-smartcard-connect

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