CVE-2026-44799
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Remote Desktop Client

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
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2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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microsoft remote_desktop_client *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Remote Desktop Client. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker, which means the attacker could potentially take control of the affected system, leading to data loss, system compromise, or further attacks.

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