CVE-2023-29362 Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 13 Jun 2023 Updated 1 Jan 2025

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a memory corruption flaw in the Windows Remote Desktop Client.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29362?

CVE-2023-29362 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 13 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29362?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29362?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29362 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-29362 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29362 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1507 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mmmq-84hv-hmpw.