NULL pointer dereference in Freerdp
CVE-2026-91954
FreeRDP before 3.31.0 contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability in gdi_surface_bits when processing Surface Bits commands with NSCodec codec ID. A malicious RDP server can crash a FreeRDP client by sending a crafted Surface Bits command claiming to use NSCodec, even when the codec is disabled.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-91954?
- CVE-2026-91954 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freerdp, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-09-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-91954?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.