Microsoft Remote Help Denial of Service Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 5.5 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

Release Notes

Aug 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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Aug 21, 2026 at 1:05 AM UTC
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Oct 28, 2026 at 3:45 AM UTC
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