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)

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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.