CVE-2026-69550: Information Disclosure in Microsoft Windows App for Mac
CVE-2026-69550 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows App for Mac, caused by an out-of-bounds read in the Remote Desktop Client. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network. The vulnerability affects version 11.0.0 of the Windows App for Mac. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. There is no official patch or remediation level currently stated by Microsoft, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users should monitor the Microsoft Security Response Center for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Remote Desktop Client component of Microsoft Windows App for Mac version 11.0.0. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to disclose information remotely over a network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No official remediation or patch has been confirmed as of the publication date. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify a fix status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to disclose sensitive information remotely without requiring privileges, potentially compromising confidentiality. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69550 for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected application and monitor for updates from Microsoft.
CVE-2026-69550: Information Disclosure in Microsoft Windows App for Mac
Description
CVE-2026-69550 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows App for Mac, caused by an out-of-bounds read in the Remote Desktop Client. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network. The vulnerability affects version 11.0.0 of the Windows App for Mac. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. There is no official patch or remediation level currently stated by Microsoft, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users should monitor the Microsoft Security Response Center for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Remote Desktop Client component of Microsoft Windows App for Mac version 11.0.0. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to disclose information remotely over a network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No official remediation or patch has been confirmed as of the publication date. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify a fix status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to disclose sensitive information remotely without requiring privileges, potentially compromising confidentiality. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69550 for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected application and monitor for updates from Microsoft.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:12:04.478Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69550","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a862263acd9273b49a704d9
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 21:38:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 21:52:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 22:19:22 UTC
Views: 6
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