CVE-2026-61918
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Remote Desktop Client

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Out-of-bounds read in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-61918
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56624

Affected Vendors & Products

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microsoft remote_desktop_client *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Remote Desktop Client. It allows an unauthorized attacker to read memory outside the intended boundaries, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information over a network.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for vulnerable versions of Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. Use commands like 'wmic product get name,version' to list installed software and verify if Remote Desktop Client versions match known vulnerable releases.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data on your system, such as credentials or personal information, if you use the Remote Desktop Client. This could lead to further attacks or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, which may violate GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations must address it to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Remote Desktop Client. Disable unnecessary Remote Desktop services if not required and monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.

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