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.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Remote Help Product | >= 5.0.0.0, < 5.2.1040.0 | 5.2.1040.0 |
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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