CVE-2026-50683
HighCVSS 8.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk39th percentile - higher than 39% of all known CVEs
Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain elevated privileges on the local network, potentially leading to compromise of critical resources.
Recommendation
Apply the security update provided by the vendor immediately and restrict trust in adjacent networks.
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A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network.
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- CVE-2026-45602Critical
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
- CVE-2026-62814Medium
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- CVE-2026-62812High
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- 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 authorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.