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Client-side network flaw requiring one user action (UI:R); no attacker privileges needed; full compromise of client session with no scope change.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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AnalysisAI
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft's Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop (versions 1.2.0.0 through 1.2.7279.0 exclusive) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the client machine when a user connects to an attacker-controlled or compromised RDP server. The flaw carries a CVSS 8.8 with full C/I/A impact, requiring only that the victim initiate an RDP session. …
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| Exploitation | The victim must be running Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop at a version in the range 1.2.0.0 to 1.2.7279.0 (exclusive). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects a high-severity client-side flaw: network-reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges required, but contingent on a single user action - initiating the RDP connection. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Update the Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop to version 1.2.7279.0 or later. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, query your endpoint management system (WSUS, Intune, or configuration management tools) to identify all Windows systems running Remote Desktop client versions below 1.2.7279.0 and establish current baseline. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-73322
GHSA-5q3q-pwrr-jp7r