CVE-2026-42993 Details
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. It affects several versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability arises from a heap-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited when a victim connects to an attacking server using the vulnerable Remote Desktop Client.
Users can apply the security update provided by Microsoft to address this vulnerability. This security update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42993 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7417 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7417 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7219 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8655 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8655 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5256 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32995 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |