Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Remote Desktop Client use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.5 | $25k-$100k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Microsoft Windows. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Remote Desktop Client. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-44801. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. This affects an unknown code of the component Remote Desktop Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was shared 06/09/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-44801. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/09/2026).
Upgrading to version 10.0.22631.7219 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 10 21H2
- 10 22H2
- 10 1607
- 10 1809
- 11 23H2
- 11 24H2
- 11 25H2
- 11 26H1
- App Client
- Remote Desktop client
- Server 2012
- Server 2012 R2
- Server 2016
- Server 2019
- Server 2022
- Server 2025
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.5
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔒
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Unproven
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
Reaction Time: 🔒
0-Day Time: 🔒
Exposure Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Windows 10.0.22631.7219
Timeline
06/09/2026 VulDB entry created06/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 Countermeasure disclosed
06/09/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-44801 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44801
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369639
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 06/09/2026 19:32Updated: 06/09/2026 19:36
Changes: 06/09/2026 19:32 (17), 06/09/2026 19:33 (21), 06/09/2026 19:36 (32)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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