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MEDIUM Updates Ubuntu Security

USN-8698-1: FreeRDP vulnerabilities

  • What: FreeRDP security updates for Ubuntu
  • Impact: Fixes multiple vulnerabilities
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Ubuntu Security Notices USN-8698-1 USN-8698-1: FreeRDP vulnerabilities Publication date 31 August 2026 Overview Several security issues were fixed in FreeRDP. Releases 26.04 LTS 24.04 LTS Open side navigation Close side navigation Packages Details Update instructions References Packages freerdp3 - RDP client for Windows Terminal Services Details It was discovered that FreeRDP contained multiple security issues. An attacker could possibly use these issues to obtain sensitive information, cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code. It was discovered that FreeRDP contained multiple security issues. An attacker could possibly use these issues to obtain sensitive information, cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code. Update instructions This update uses a new upstream release, which includes additional bug fixes. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. Learn more about how to get the fixes. The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu Release Package Version 26.04 LTS resolute freerdp-wayland – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 freerdp-x11 – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 freerdp3-wayland – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 freerdp3-x11 – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 libfreerdp3-3 – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 24.04 LTS noble freerdp3-wayland – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 freerdp3-x11 – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 libfreerdp3-3 – 3.31.0+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 Reduce your security exposure Ubuntu Pro provides ten-year security coverage to 25,000+ packages in Main and Universe repositories, and it is free for up to five machines. Get Ubuntu Pro References https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2165413

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