- What: Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Remote Desktop Services
- Impact: Potential for arbitrary code execution on affected systems
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Privacy Statement Third-Party Cookies AcceptRejectManage cookies MSRC Customer Guidance Security Update Guide Vulnerabilities CVE-2026-69539 Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability New On this page CVE-2026-69539 Subscribe RSS PowerShell API CSAF Security Vulnerability Released: Sep 8, 2026 Assigning CNA Microsoft CVE.org link CVE-2026-69539 Impact Remote Code Execution Max Severity Important Weakness CWE-416: Use After Free CVSS Source Microsoft Vector String CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Metrics CVSS:3.1 7.5 / 6.5 Base score metrics: 7.5 / Temporal score metrics: 6.5 Expand all Collapse all Metric Value Base score metrics(8) Attack Vector Network Attack Complexity High Privileges Required Low User Interaction None Scope Unchanged Confidentiality High Integrity High Availability High Temporal score metrics(3) Exploit Code Maturity Unproven Remediation Level Official Fix Report Confidence Confirmed Please see Common Vulnerability Scoring System for more information on the definition of these metrics. Executive Summary Use after free in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitability The following table provides an exploitability assessment for this vulnerability at the time of original publication. Publicly disclosed No Exploited No Exploitability assessment Exploitation Unlikely FAQ According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability? Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition. Acknowledgements - Microsoft recognizes the efforts of those in the security community who help us protect customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure. See Acknowledgements for more information. Security Updates To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle. Release date Descending Edit columns Download Filters Product Family Max Severity Impact Platform Clear Release date Product Platform Impact Max Severity Article Download Build Number Assigning CNA Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link 5122878 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.19044.7725 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2012 R2 - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2012 R2, Content:, 1 link 5123066 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2012 R2, Content:, 1 link Monthly Rollup Title: Build numbers, Content: 6.3.9600.23397 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link 5123065 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link Monthly Rollup Title: Build numbers, Content: 6.2.9200.26349 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link 5123066 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link Monthly Rollup Title: Build numbers, Content: 6.3.9600.23397 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2012 - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2012, Content:, 1 link 5123065 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2012, Content:, 1 link Monthly Rollup Title: Build numbers, Content: 6.2.9200.26349 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link 5123099 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.14393.9512 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link 5123099 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.14393.9512 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5124012 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.28000.2954 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2016 - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2016, Content:, 1 link 5123099 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2016, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.14393.9512 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5123099 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.14393.9512 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5124012 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.28000.2954 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows Server 2025 - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows Server 2025, Content:, 1 link 5122871 Title: Download Security Update for Windows Server 2025, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.33438 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5122880 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.22631.7582 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5122880 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.22631.7582 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5124008 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.9445 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5124008 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26100.9445 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5124008 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link Security Update Title: Build numbers, Content: 10.0.26200.9445 Title: Assigning CNA, Content: Microsoft Title: Release date, Content: Sep 8, 2026 Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems - Remote Code Execution Important Title: Knowledge Base Articles for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems, Content:, 1 link 5124008 Title: Download Security Update for Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Syste