| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-72979 | Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Windows 10, Windows Server | Critical | 15-10-2026 |
Technical Information
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server by sending a specially crafted network packet to execute arbitrary code on an affected system with no user interaction required.
Patch release date: Sep 08, 2026
Further information on this vulnerability is available at : CVE-2026-72979
Affected Software
Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems,Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems,
Windows Server 2019,
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation),
Windows Server 2022,
Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation),
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation),
Windows Server 2025,
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems,
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems,
Windows Server 2016,
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation),
Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation),
Windows Server 2012 R2,
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)