Vulnerability Identifier
CVE-2026-22856
2026-01-14
Severity Assessment
LOW
CVSS v3.x Score
Clinical Analysis (Description)
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.20.1, a race in the serial channel IRP thread tracking allows a heap use‑after‑free when one thread removes an entry from serial->IrpThreads while another reads it. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.20.1.
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Timeline
Time Line
PUBLICATION
14 Jan 2026
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CVSS Score
LOW
Remediation Protocol
Recommended Solution
No automatic solution found. Check vendor references.
Patch Library
No direct patch listed in database.
Recommended Actions for Administrators
Immediate Action Plan
1. Inventory
Identify all affected systems in your infrastructure.
2. Assessment
Assess exposure and criticality for your organization.
3. Mitigation
Apply patches or available workarounds.
4. Verification
Test and confirm effectiveness of applied measures.
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