CVE-2026-44799: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
CVE-2026-44799 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop version 1. 2. 0. 0. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-44799) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop, specifically version 1.2.0.0. The flaw permits remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker over a network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Remote Desktop client version 1.2.0.0 as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44799 for detailed patch information and installation instructions.
CVE-2026-44799: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Description
CVE-2026-44799 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop version 1. 2. 0. 0. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 5. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-44799) involves a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop, specifically version 1.2.0.0. The flaw permits remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker over a network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Remote Desktop client version 1.2.0.0 as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44799 for detailed patch information and installation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T20:07:18.270Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44799","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284ccb8dd33fbd85664969
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:35 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 10:55:36 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:08:56 AM
Views: 2
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