Windows XP SP3 and newer Remote Desktop clients use Enhanced RDP security by default and will not exhibit this problem. Older client operating systems use standard RDP security by default, and will exhibit the symptoms listed in this article.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Client 6.1 that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate Remote Desktop configuration (.rdp) file that is located in the same network folder as a specially-crafted library file.

Describes issues that may occur on client computers that are running Windows XP, or an earlier version of Windows when you modify specific security settings and user rights assignments in Windows Server 2003 domains, or an earlier version of Windows domain.

Resolves a security vulnerability for Remote Desktop Client Version 6.0 and 6.1 that could allow remote code execution.

Microsoft is aware that some customers are running versions of Windows that no longer receive mainstream support. That means those customers will not have received any security updates to protect their systems from CVE-2019-0708, which is a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

Summary A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services in the affected Windows platforms. To learn more about this release, go to 4500705. To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2019-0708. Note: This update also applies to Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 3.

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 8.0 update lets you use the new Remote Desktop Services features that were introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. These features are now available for computers that are running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1).

Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

This Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 7.1 update enables the Remote Desktop Connection client to perform restricted administration logons. It also enables the Remote Desktop Service that is running on an RD host to perform restricted administration.

Describes the Application Compatibility Update for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 that is dated April 2011.