CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-44815
CriticalCVSS 9.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk1.10%
62th percentile - higher than 62% of all known CVEs
Summary
A stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can remotely execute code on a vulnerable Windows system, potentially leading to system compromise and lateral movement within the network.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft. If an update is not possible, consider disabling the DHCP client on critical systems.
Original NVD description (English source)
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.