Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in AnyDesk Screen Recording Feature

CVE-2026-15681

What is CVE-2026-15681?

A vulnerability exists in AnyDesk's handling of screen recording files, enabling local attackers to exploit the system by creating a junction point. This exploitation allows attackers to generate arbitrary files, leading to a Denial-of-Service condition for affected installations. For successful exploitation, the attacker must have the capability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

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