CVE-2022-26811 Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely on Windows DNS Server, requiring immediate patching by system administrators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-26811?
CVE-2022-26811 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2016, published on 15 Apr 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26811?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26811 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-26811 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26811 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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- CVE-2024-38076 Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-27928 Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-27482 Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-49106 Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2hf6-2xwx-h8c4.