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CVE-2026-72979— Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Quick assessment

Affected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

Microsoft Windows DHCP Server是美国Microsoft公司的一款自动分配IP地址和网络配置的DHCP服务器。 Microsoft Windows DHCP Server存在资源管理错误漏洞，该漏洞源于Windows DHCP Server中的释放后重用，可能导致未经授权的攻击者通过网络执行代码。

CVSS 9.8 · Critical EPSS 0.97% · P62

Affected Version Matrix 13

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0< 10.0.14393.9512 affected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0< 10.0.17763.9245 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0< 6.2.9200.26349 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0< 6.2.9200.26349 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0< 6.3.9600.23398 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0< 6.3.9600.23398 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0< 10.0.14393.9512 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0< 10.0.14393.9512 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0< 10.0.17763.9245 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0< 10.0.17763.9245 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0< 10.0.20348.5622 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0< 10.0.26100.33438 affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0< 10.0.26100.33438 affected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-72979

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
释放后使用
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Windows DHCP Server 资源管理错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows DHCP Server是美国Microsoft公司的一款自动分配IP地址和网络配置的DHCP服务器。 Microsoft Windows DHCP Server存在资源管理错误漏洞，该漏洞源于Windows DHCP Server中的释放后重用，可能导致未经授权的攻击者通过网络执行代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0 ~ 10.0.14393.9512 -
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 ~ 10.0.17763.9245 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0 ~ 6.2.9200.26349 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0 ~ 6.2.9200.26349 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0 ~ 6.3.9600.23398 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0 ~ 6.3.9600.23398 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0 ~ 10.0.14393.9512 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0 ~ 10.0.14393.9512 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0 ~ 10.0.17763.9245 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0 ~ 10.0.17763.9245 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0 ~ 10.0.20348.5622 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0 ~ 10.0.26100.33438 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0 ~ 10.0.26100.33438 -

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-72979 (1)

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IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: Windows 10 Version 1607
Same vendor: Microsoft
Same weakness: CWE-416

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