CVE-2019-0887

CVE-2019-0887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
• CVSS v2: 8.5
• EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Microsoft Remote Desktop Client
• Published: 2019-07-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0887?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2019-0887?

CVE-2019-0887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0887?

CVE-2019-0887 primarily affects Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0887 published?

CVE-2019-0887 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108964
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0887
• https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/
• https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-the-hyper-v-connection/

Affected products (21)

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:remote_desktop_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:10.0.22000.376:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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