CVE-2026-47289 Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

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

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-2026-47289?

CVE-2026-47289 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 9 Jun 2026. 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

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

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47289?

It affects 14 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-47289 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-2026-47289 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-47289 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1607 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-997j-4mpr-699r.

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