CVE-2026-56297

HIGH
Published Jul 8, 2026 Modified Jul 10, 2026 CWE-362

Description

FreeRDP before 3.22.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in dvcman_channel_close and dvcman_call_on_receive due to improper synchronization of channel_callback access. A malicious RDP server can trigger a race condition by sending DYNVC_DATA and DYNVC_CLOSE messages concurrently, causing heap-use-after-free in the drdynvc client thread and potentially enabling remote code execution or denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0028
Probability of exploitation
0.20%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor Product
freerdp freerdp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-56297? +
FreeRDP before 3.22.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in dvcman_channel_close and dvcman_call_on_receive due to improper synchronization of channel_callback access. A malicious RDP server can trigger a race condition by sending DYNVC_DATA and DYNVC_CLOSE messages concurrently, causing heap-use-after-free in the drdynvc client thread and potentially enabling remote code execution or denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-56297? +
CVE-2026-56297 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0028, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-56297? +
CVE-2026-56297 affects products from freerdp, specifically: freerdp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-56297? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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