CVE-2026-61924

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Out-of-bounds Read in Remote Desktop Client

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

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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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-16

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-61924

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56330

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7663 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	to 10.0.22631.7517 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2704 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9106 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9418 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9115 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5440 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33222 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

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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 access and disclose sensitive information over a network without needing special privileges.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires monitoring for unusual network traffic or Remote Desktop Client behavior. Check for unexpected data disclosures or crashes in the client. Use network monitoring tools like Wireshark to inspect RDP traffic for anomalies. Ensure your Remote Desktop Client is updated to the latest version to mitigate risks.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read memory contents from the Remote Desktop Client, potentially exposing sensitive data such as credentials or session information. This could lead to further attacks or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's confidentiality requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the Remote Desktop Client to patch the out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for patches and install them promptly.

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