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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-72928

Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.5 / 10 1 CVE Published Sep 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Use after free in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Products covered

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows Server 2025

Remediation

Install KB5122871.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.26100.33438

CVEs in this advisory 1

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