CVE-2019-0887

Name: CVE-2019-0887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-15T19:15:15.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 70.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0887 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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'.. EPSS estimates a 70.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

70.97%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Remote Desktop Client	< 1.2.2691	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 21h2	10.0.22000.376	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108964Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0887Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-the-hyper-v-connection/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108964Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0887Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-the-hyper-v-connection/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0887?

How severe is CVE-2019-0887?

CVE-2019-0887 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0887?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST