CVE-2026-69412 Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An authorized attacker on an adjacent network can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows DHCP Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-69412?
CVE-2026-69412 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-69412?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-69412?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-69412 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-2026-69412 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-69412 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-9fhm-gfr3-4mw4.