CVE-2026-72950
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Remote Code Execution in Windows RRAS

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Remote Code Execution in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows attacker to gain an unauthorized access to victim's machine

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Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-09
Generated
2026-09-09
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2026-09-09
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CVE-2026-72950

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microsoft routing_and_remote_access_service *

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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 Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine without authorization by exploiting weaknesses in RRAS.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control over your system, install malware, steal data, or perform other malicious actions. Since RRAS is a network service, the attack could originate remotely if the service is exposed.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) to patch the Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

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