Vulnerability Description
FreeRDP 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains a null-pointer dereference in the smartcard emulation backend that accepts a null per-reader name in SCardGetStatusChange requests. A malicious RDP server can send a crafted reader-state entry with a null szReader, causing strcmp or _wcscmp to crash the client process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-q6pp-28g8-xqjc
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-3.0.0-before-3.32.0-null-pointer-de
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-q6pp-28g8-xqjc
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-114046?
CVE-2026-114046 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). FreeRDP 3.0.0 before 3.32.0 contains a null-pointer dereference in the smartcard emulation backend that accepts a null per-reader name in SCardGetStatusChange requests. A malicious RDP server can send...
How severe is CVE-2026-114046?
CVE-2026-114046 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-114046?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.