CVE-2022-26940

Remote Desktop Protocol Client Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Remote Desktop Protocol Client Information Disclosure Vulnerability

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.23% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26940	vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26940	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26940?: CVE-2022-26940 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-26940?: To fix CVE-2022-26940, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-26940 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-26940 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-26940?: CVE-2022-26940 affects Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2.

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