FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.24.0, there is an out-of-bounds read in MS-ADPCM and IMA-ADPCM decoders due to unchecked predictor and step_index values from input data. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.24.0.
CVE-2026-31885
MEDIUMNVD 9.46.5Trending — 3 sources updated this weekElevated
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence
This medium-severity CVE scores 6.5 under the CNA's CVSS (NVD's own analysis pending). EPSS exploit-prediction score not yet available (the EPSS model rescores nightly; freshly-published CVEs typically appear within 48 hours). GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: cna:github_m
6.5EG
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS PROB: 0%CVSS: 9.4Exploit: Elevated riskExposed: 0
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- 9.4
- EG Score
- 6.5(low)
- EG Risk
- 45(Track)EG Risk 45/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity65% × 45%Exploitation40% × 40%Automatability0% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 0%
- EPSS %ILE
- 18%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
March 13, 2026
Last Modified
June 17, 2026
References (3)
- security-advisories@githubhttps://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/commit/16df2300e1e3f5a51f68fb1626429e58b531b7c8
- security-advisories@githubhttps://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-h23r-3988-3wf3
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/security/advisories/GHSA-h23r-3988-3wf3
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-31885(14)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
- RHSA-2026:20605Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:20546Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:19811Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:19358Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:19142Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:16865Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:16866Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- RHSA-2026:16814Red Hat Product SecurityMedium
Red Hat Security Advisory: freerdp security update
- +6 more
Patch Availability(14)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| redhat | freerdp-2:3.10.3-3.el10_0.7 | 2026-05-26 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-0:2.1.1-5.el7_9.9 | 2026-05-26 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.2.0-14.el8_4 | 2026-05-20 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.11.7-7.el9_8.3 | 2026-05-19 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:3.10.3-12.el10_2.5 | 2026-05-19 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.2.0-7.el8_6.8 | 2026-05-13 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.11.2-1.el9_4.8 | 2026-05-13 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.11.7-1.el9_6.10 | 2026-05-13 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.2.0-12.el8_8.8 | 2026-05-13 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.11.7-1.el9_7.7 | 2026-05-13 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.4.1-6.el9_2.9 | 2026-05-12 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.4.1-3.el9_0.7 | 2026-05-12 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:2.11.7-9.el8_10 | 2026-05-11 | redhat |
| redhat | freerdp-2:3.10.3-5.el10_1.8 | 2026-05-11 | redhat |
Patches are aggregated from vendor advisories (Red Hat, Microsoft, Cisco, GitHub) and package ecosystems (OSV, GHSA). Multiple rows for the same upstream release have been deduplicated.
Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
Data Freshness Timeline
(refreshed 3× in last 7d / 3× in last 30d)
Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.
- 2026-07-27 12:52 UTCEG score recompute
- 2026-07-27 12:52 UTCVendor advisory
- 2026-07-27 12:50 UTCOSV refresh
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2026-31885?
CVE-2026-31885 is a medium vulnerability published on March 13, 2026. FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Prior to 3.24.0, there is an out-of-bounds read in MS-ADPCM and IMA-ADPCM decoders due to unchecked predictor and step_index values from input data. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.24.0.
When was CVE-2026-31885 disclosed?
CVE-2026-31885 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 13, 2026, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2026-31885 actively exploited?
CVE-2026-31885 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, which ranks it in the top 82.0% of all scored CVEs.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-31885?
CVE-2026-31885 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.4 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 6.5. The EG score is currently aggregating — additional source signals are being incorporated as they become available..
How do I remediate CVE-2026-31885?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-31885, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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