CVE-2026-69358: CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 involving the use of an uninitialized resource in the Remote Desktop Client. This flaw allows an authorized attacker with low privileges to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 builds prior to specific patch versions. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows 10 Version 21H2
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Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
Microsoft
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
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 (CWE-908) arises from the use of an uninitialized resource in the Remote Desktop Client component of Windows 10 Version 1607. An authorized attacker with low privileges can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network connection. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, attack complexity high, privileges required low, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability all rated high. Multiple Windows 10 builds are affected, with patches released to address the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges and user interaction to execute arbitrary code remotely via the Remote Desktop Client, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows 10 versions as detailed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69358.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:52:08.513Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69358","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044e9acd9273b49fa7ead
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:57 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:06:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/24/2026, 03:05:10 UTC
Views: 41
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