Vulnerability record

CVE-2019-0708

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CriticalExploitation confirmedCISA KEV Used by ransomware

What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Remote Desktop Services, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Patch status

Official fix available since Sep 30, 2026

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

Patch or advisory on portal.msrc.microsoft.com (opens in a new tab)

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services formerly known as Terminal Services when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

Products affected by this vulnerability, with versions and the source of each entry
Product	Vendor	Source
Remote Desktop Services	Microsoft	KEV

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

CVSS scoredUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
CVE-2019-0708 scored CVSS 9.8: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild and known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Unpatched Remote Desktop Services systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
Patch releasedUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
Patch released for CVE-2019-0708: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference

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Coverage

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References

nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0708
packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153133/Microsoft-Windows-Remote-Desktop-BlueKeep-Denial-Of-Service.html
packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153627/Microsoft-Windows-RDP-BlueKeep-Denial-Of-Service.html
packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154579/BlueKeep-RDP-Remote-Windows-Kernel-Use-After-Free.html
packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155389/Microsoft-Windows-7-x86-BlueKeep-RDP-Use-After-Free.html
packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162960/Microsoft-RDP-Remote-Code-Execution.html
huawei.com http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190529-01-windows-en
huawei.com http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-notices/huawei-sn-20190515-01-windows-en
cert-portal.siemens.com https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-166360.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-406175.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-433987.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-616199.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-832947.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-932041.pdf
portal.msrc.microsoft.com https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0708
cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-0708