CVE-2026-50445

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Buffer Over-Read in Windows Remote Desktop

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Buffer over-read in Windows RDP allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-22

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-50445

EUVD

EUVD-2026-43934

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5386 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33158 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2525 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-126	The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is a buffer over-read vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). It allows an unauthorized attacker to read beyond the intended memory buffer during RDP operations, potentially exposing sensitive information transmitted over the network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data, such as credentials or sensitive files, that are being transmitted during an RDP session. This could lead to unauthorized access to systems or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized disclosure of personal or health data, violating GDPR or HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face legal penalties or compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows RDP to patch the buffer over-read vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches and disable RDP if not required.

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