Use of Uninitialized Resource in Remote Desktop Client Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Use of uninitialized resource in Remote Desktop Client allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-09

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-69358

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	remote_desktop_client	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-908	The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the use of an uninitialized resource in the Remote Desktop Client. An authorized attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of your system by executing malicious code remotely. This may lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of your network.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the Remote Desktop Client to address the uninitialized resource issue. Monitor Microsoft's advisory for patches and ensure all systems are updated promptly.

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