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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-88243

Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 9.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Products covered

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2025

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Remediation

Install KB5131291. Install KB5131085. Install KB5131090. Install KB5131080. Install KB5131077.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.14393.9688

  • 10.0.17763.9487

  • 10.0.20348.5870

  • 10.0.26100.33822

  • 10.0.26100.33730

CVEs in this advisory 1

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