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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2026-42992

Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows App< 2.0.1193.0
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.9234
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8880
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7417
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7417
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.7219
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2269
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9234
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8880
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5256
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32995

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-122

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-42992?

CVE-2026-42992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-42992?

CVE-2026-42992 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42992?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows App, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2.