Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft DNS Server
CVE-2026-97837

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-97837?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft DNS Server could allow an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information over the network. By exploiting this flaw, attackers may gain unauthorized access to confidential data, potentially leading to further attacks or compromised systems. Organizations utilizing affected versions are encouraged to implement the recommended security patches to safeguard against possible exploitation.

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:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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