CVE-2026-122166: Windows Remote Desktop Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Remote Desktop Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.3501Patch KB5132059 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33822Fixed in 10.0.26100.33730Patch KB5131077 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26300.9974Fixed in 10.0.26300.9911Patch KB5132043 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9974Fixed in 10.0.26200.9911Patch KB5132043 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9974Fixed in 10.0.26100.9911Patch KB5132043 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5870Patch KB5131090 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7711Patch KB5131087 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7846Patch KB5131096 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7846Patch KB5131096 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9487Patch KB5131085 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9688Patch KB5131291
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and able to execute code locally. The vulnerability does not indicate remote exploitation without prior access or user interaction.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow the authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. The supplied severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The listed affected software includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.