CVE-2026-47654: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-47654) involves a use-after-free condition in the Remote Desktop Client on Windows Server 2016 (version 10.0.14393.0). An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw could execute arbitrary code remotely without privileges, though user interaction is required. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring high attack complexity and user interaction. Microsoft has issued a temporary fix to address the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows Server 2016 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has provided a temporary fix for this vulnerability. Administrators should apply the temporary fix as directed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47654. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates regarding a permanent official fix.
CVE-2026-47654: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Description
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-47654) involves a use-after-free condition in the Remote Desktop Client on Windows Server 2016 (version 10.0.14393.0). An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw could execute arbitrary code remotely without privileges, though user interaction is required. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring high attack complexity and user interaction. Microsoft has issued a temporary fix to address the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Windows Server 2016 systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has provided a temporary fix for this vulnerability. Administrators should apply the temporary fix as directed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47654. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates regarding a permanent official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T20:12:27.071Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- temporary-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47654","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284cf28dd33fbd85665089
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 17:27:14 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 13:50:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:31:56 UTC
Views: 77
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