Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-96196
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Products covered
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Remediation
Install KB5120238. Install KB5120242. Install KB5120229. Install KB5120233. Install KB5120228. Install KB5120418. Install KB5120386. Install KB5120385.
Vendor-listed fixes
10.0.17763.9121
10.0.20348.5499
10.0.20348.5440
10.0.26100.33296
10.0.26100.33222
10.0.14393.9418
6.2.9200.26280
6.3.9600.23338
CVEs in this advisory 1
Update history
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- Removed affected products: Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems.
- The vendor changed its remediation guidance.
Updates
- Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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