Vulnerability Description
FreeRDP before 3.30.0 (<= 3.29.0) contains a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows clipboard client's CliprdrStream_Read function (client/Windows/wf_cliprdr.c). When an OLE paste consumer (e.g. explorer.exe) calls IStream::Read with a fixed-size buffer of cb bytes, CliprdrStream_Read requests file contents from the RDP server and then copies the response into the caller's buffer using the server-supplied length (req_fsize) instead of cb. A malicious or compromised RDP server can return an oversized CB_FILECONTENTS_RESPONSE, causing an out-of-bounds write of attacker-controlled data into the paste consumer's heap buffer when a user pastes server-offered clipboard file contents.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/5e8e987b469b60a3bafadf8f5afc40f91c09f4
- https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-m37j-jcr2-8gcc
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freerdp-before-heap-overflow-via-cliprdrstr
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-68579?
CVE-2026-68579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). FreeRDP before 3.30.0 (<= 3.29.0) contains a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows clipboard client's CliprdrStream_Read function (client/Windows/wf_cliprdr.c). When an OLE paste consumer (e.g. ex...
How severe is CVE-2026-68579?
CVE-2026-68579 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-68579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.