๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-96972

HIGH 7.5

Windows DNS Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVSS Score
7.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

Out-of-bounds read in Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Vendor microsoft
Product windows server 2016
Ecosystems
Industries
TechnologyEnterprise
Published Nov 10, 2026
Last Updated Nov 11, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

Affected Versions

Microsoft / Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9688
Microsoft / Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9688
Microsoft / Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9487
Microsoft / Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9487
Microsoft / Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.5870
Microsoft / Windows Server 2025
10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33822
Microsoft / Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33822

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
msrc.microsoft.com: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96972