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8.8

Windows Remote Desktop Client can run malicious code

CVE-2019-1290 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The Remote Desktop client built into Windows 7, 8.1, 10, RT 8.1 and Server 2008 can be tricked into executing code from a malicious server. If a user connects to such a server, an attacker could take control of the computer. Apply the latest Windows updates or disable Remote Desktop when not needed to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_10 1607
1703
1709
1803
1809
1903
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_7 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_rt_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2008 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2016 1803
1903
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2019 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This C...
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0787, CVE-2019-0788, CVE-2019-1291.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
12% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published11 Sep 2019
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-1290 · NVD
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