CVE-2026-96934
CriticalCVSS 9.8Summary
Windows DHCP Server is affected by a use after free vulnerability. This allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise and security breach.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows updates and restrict network access to the DHCP service.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows DHCP Server
See all- CVE-2026-96320Critical
A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of input data.
- CVE-2026-72979Critical
Use-after-free vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network.
- CVE-2026-69845Critical
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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
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- CVE-2026-77895High
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
- CVE-2026-77893High
An out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial of service over the network.
- CVE-2026-77891Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an authenticated attacker to execute code locally.
- CVE-2026-77890High
A type confusion vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial of service over the network.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

