CVE-2026-50370

HighCVSS 8.8

Published: 14/07/2026(UTC)Updated: 20/07/2026(UTC)Translated: 21/07/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.51%

40th percentile - higher than 40% of all known CVEs

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely take control of the DHCP server, compromising network service integrity and availability within the organization.

Recommendation

Immediately apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows that addresses this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Windows DHCP Server

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CVE-2026-56159Critical
A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network.
CVE-2026-50518Critical
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network.
CVE-2026-45602Critical
A vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network. No CWE identifier is assigned for this issue.
CVE-2026-62823High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
CVE-2026-62814Medium
Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over an adjacent network.
CVE-2026-62812High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-62807High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-62803High
Improper link resolution before file access in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-62776High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-62761High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.