CVE-2026-69374
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk64th percentile - higher than 64% of all known CVEs
Summary
The vulnerability in Windows SMB Server is an allocation of resources without limits or throttling. It allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Risk Assessment
The risk includes the possibility of overwhelming the SMB server, which may lead to unavailability of services.
Recommendation
Install security updates for Windows. Configure resource limits and monitor SMB server load.
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- CVE-2026-50360High
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- CVE-2026-24294High
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Original NVD description (English source)
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.