About this tag
The windows sstp tag covers Microsoft's Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol as discussed in WindowsForum.com threads, with a focus on security updates and vulnerabilities. Recent content highlights CVE-2026-62889, a remote code execution flaw in Windows SSTP VPN addressed in the August 2026 security release. Discussions emphasize that SSTP is primarily a server-side exposure, meaning administrators running Routing and Remote Access Service servers accepting public internet VPN connections should prioritize these updates. The tag also clarifies that standard Windows clients connecting outbound to an SSTP VPN are not the main internet-facing listener risk. This tag is relevant for IT professionals managing Windows VPN infrastructure and applying Microsoft patches.
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    CVE-2026-62889: August Updates Fix Windows SSTP VPN RCE

    Microsoft has published CVE-2026-62889, a Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) remote code execution vulnerability, in its August 11, 2026 security release. Administrators running SSTP-based remote-access services should treat the August Windows security updates as an accelerated...