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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-88122

Role: DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Products covered

  • Windows Server 2012

  • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Show 4 more products
  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Remediation

Install KB5126835. Install KB5126836. Install KB5126868. Install KB5126651. Install KB5126655. Install KB5126646.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 6.2.9200.26434

  • 6.3.9600.23470

  • 10.0.14393.9612

  • 10.0.17763.9376

  • 10.0.20348.5761

  • 10.0.26100.33650

CVEs in this advisory 1

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