CVE-2026-50465
HighCVSS 7.1Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk12th percentile - higher than 12% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could alter DNS settings, potentially redirecting network traffic or enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows DNS
See all- CVE-2026-41096Critical
A heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-50495Medium
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
- CVE-2026-50487High
A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-50295Medium
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-49174Medium
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
- CVE-2026-41108High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.