Windows DNS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 6.5 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Install KB5126655. Install KB5126646.

Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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Oct 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM UTC
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Oct 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM UTC
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