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MicrosoftCVE-2026-55015

Microsoft Windows Remote Help: uncontrolled search path

Medium5.5CVE-2026-55015 · Published Aug 20, 2026 · updated Aug 26, 2026

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

Microsoft advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Windows Remote Help
Product
>= 5.0.0.0, < 5.2.1040.05.2.1040.0
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Severity from
the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
Weakness
CWE-427

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