CVE-2025-27487: Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2025
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Other sources
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
56 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows App Client for Windows Desktop
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Windows<1.2.6081
Microsoft Windows App Windows<2.0.379.0
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20978
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20978
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7969
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7969
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5737
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5737
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5189
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5189
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3775
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7969
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7136
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3453
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1551
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3775
Event History
Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:24 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27487?
CVE-2025-27487 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-27487?
To address CVE-2025-27487, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected products.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-27487?
CVE-2025-27487 affects several versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, including specific edition versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27487?
CVE-2025-27487 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Client.
5
Can CVE-2025-27487 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-27487 can be exploited remotely by an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code.