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4.8
FreeRDP remote desktop library can allow unauthorized access
published 1 month ago
Summary
The free remote desktop library used by the cleanstart/freerdp package has a security weakness that could let an attacker take control of a remote session. This could expose sensitive data or allow malicious actions on the affected system. Update the package to the latest version as soon as a fix is available to protect against this risk.
What to do
- Update cleanstart freerdp to version 2.9.0-r0.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | freerdp |
< 2.9.0-r0 Fix: upgrade to 2.9.0-r0
|
Original advisory text
FreeRDP is a free remote desktop protocol library and clients
Security vulnerability affects the freerdp package. FreeRDP is a free remote desktop protocol library and clients.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Timeline
Published1 Oct 2026
Updated1 Oct 2026
First seen1 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2024-AK27923 · OSV
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