Untrusted Pointer Dereference in DNS Server by Microsoft
CVE-2026-112727

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1607
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-112727?

An untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability in Microsoft's DNS Server permits an attacker to execute arbitrary code via network interactions. This issue arises from improper validation of input, which could be exploited remotely. It is crucial for organizations using DNS Server to apply the latest updates and patches to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9612

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9376

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7807

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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